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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,148.56, 637,753.23 and 258,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,148.56, 637,753.23 and 258,201 is: 356,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,148.56 : 637,753.23 = 258,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,148.56/637,753.23 = 258,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,148.56x = 637,753.23 × 258,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,148.56x = 164,668,521,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,668,521,739.23/462,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,310.80

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