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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,140.80, 637,747.08 and 258,194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,140.80, 637,747.08 and 258,194.53 is: 356,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,140.80 : 637,747.08 = 258,194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,140.80/637,747.08 = 258,194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,140.80x = 637,747.08 × 258,194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,140.80x = 164,662,807,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,662,807,579.47/462,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,304.42

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