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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,252.16, 637,895.73 and 258,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,252.16, 637,895.73 and 258,304.75 is: 356,453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,252.16 : 637,895.73 = 258,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,252.16/637,895.73 = 258,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,252.16x = 637,895.73 × 258,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,252.16x = 164,771,494,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771,494,984.66/462,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,453.71

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