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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,263.24, 637,920.10 and 258,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,263.24, 637,920.10 and 258,314.66 is: 356,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,263.24 : 637,920.10 = 258,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,263.24/637,920.10 = 258,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,263.24x = 637,920.10 × 258,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,263.24x = 164,784,113,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,784,113,738.67/462,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,472.46

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