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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,143.42, 637,746.17 and 258,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,143.42, 637,746.17 and 258,195.88 is: 356,303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,143.42 : 637,746.17 = 258,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,143.42/637,746.17 = 258,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,143.42x = 637,746.17 × 258,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,143.42x = 164,663,433,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,663,433,579.78/462,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,303.75

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