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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,150.02, 637,764.03 and 258,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,150.02, 637,764.03 and 258,199.41 is: 356,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,150.02 : 637,764.03 = 258,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,150.02/637,764.03 = 258,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,150.02x = 637,764.03 × 258,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,150.02x = 164,670,298,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,670,298,656.84/462,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,313.51

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