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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,263.76, 637,911.76 and 258,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,263.76, 637,911.76 and 258,316.36 is: 356,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,263.76 : 637,911.76 = 258,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,263.76/637,911.76 = 258,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,263.76x = 637,911.76 × 258,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,263.76x = 164,783,043,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783,043,844.39/462,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,469.74

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