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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,125.18, 637,669.64 and 258,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,125.18, 637,669.64 and 258,150.87 is: 356,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,125.18 : 637,669.64 = 258,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,125.18/637,669.64 = 258,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,125.18x = 637,669.64 × 258,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,125.18x = 164,614,971,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,614,971,047.83/462,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,212.95

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