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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,144.17, 637,747.21 and 258,196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,144.17, 637,747.21 and 258,196.63 is: 356,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,144.17 : 637,747.21 = 258,196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,144.17/637,747.21 = 258,196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,144.17x = 637,747.21 × 258,196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,144.17x = 164,664,180,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,664,180,413.90/462,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,304.79

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