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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,225.98, 637,875 and 258,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,225.98, 637,875 and 258,285.51 is: 356,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,225.98 : 637,875 = 258,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,225.98/637,875 = 258,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,225.98x = 637,875 × 258,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,225.98x = 164,753,869,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,753,869,691.25/462,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,435.76

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