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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,232.88, 637,817.16 and 258,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,232.88, 637,817.16 and 258,258.32 is: 356,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,232.88 : 637,817.16 = 258,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,232.88/637,817.16 = 258,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,232.88x = 637,817.16 × 258,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,232.88x = 164,721,588,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,721,588,208.77/462,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,360.60

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