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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,194.43, 637,823.91 and 258,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,194.43, 637,823.91 and 258,280.48 is: 356,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,194.43 : 637,823.91 = 258,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,194.43/637,823.91 = 258,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,194.43x = 637,823.91 × 258,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,194.43x = 164,737,465,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,737,465,630.28/462,194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,424.60

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