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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,133.76, 637,681.82 and 258,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,133.76, 637,681.82 and 258,159.56 is: 356,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,133.76 : 637,681.82 = 258,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,133.76/637,681.82 = 258,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,133.76x = 637,681.82 × 258,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,133.76x = 164,623,653,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,623,653,591.99/462,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,225.12

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