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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,252.66, 637,896.42 and 258,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,252.66, 637,896.42 and 258,305.25 is: 356,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,252.66 : 637,896.42 = 258,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,252.66/637,896.42 = 258,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,252.66x = 637,896.42 × 258,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,252.66x = 164,771,994,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771,994,242.21/462,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,454.40

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