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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,228.32, 637,867.32 and 258,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,228.32, 637,867.32 and 258,282.56 is: 356,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,228.32 : 637,867.32 = 258,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,228.32/637,867.32 = 258,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,228.32x = 637,867.32 × 258,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,228.32x = 164,750,004,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,750,004,349.94/462,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,425.60

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