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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,222.26, 637,896.29 and 258,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,222.26, 637,896.29 and 258,273.71 is: 356,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,222.26 : 637,896.29 = 258,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,222.26/637,896.29 = 258,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,222.26x = 637,896.29 × 258,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,222.26x = 164,751,836,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,751,836,932.69/462,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,434.24

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