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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,262.24, 637,918.72 and 258,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,262.24, 637,918.72 and 258,313.66 is: 356,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,262.24 : 637,918.72 = 258,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,262.24/637,918.72 = 258,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,262.24x = 637,918.72 × 258,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,262.24x = 164,783,119,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783,119,345.72/462,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,471.08

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