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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,184.92, 637,813.44 and 258,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,184.92, 637,813.44 and 258,254.46 is: 356,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,184.92 : 637,813.44 = 258,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,184.92/637,813.44 = 258,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,184.92x = 637,813.44 × 258,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,184.92x = 164,718,165,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,718,165,527.94/462,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,390.18

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