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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,250.95, 637,894.06 and 258,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,250.95, 637,894.06 and 258,303.56 is: 356,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,250.95 : 637,894.06 = 258,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,250.95/637,894.06 = 258,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,250.95x = 637,894.06 × 258,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,250.95x = 164,770,302,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,770,302,765.62/462,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,452.06

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