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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,121.05, 637,663.95 and 258,146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,121.05, 637,663.95 and 258,146.75 is: 356,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,121.05 : 637,663.95 = 258,146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,121.05/637,663.95 = 258,146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,121.05x = 637,663.95 × 258,146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,121.05x = 164,610,877,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,610,877,878.82/462,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,207.27

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