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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,264.47, 637,912.68 and 258,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,264.47, 637,912.68 and 258,317.06 is: 356,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,264.47 : 637,912.68 = 258,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,264.47/637,912.68 = 258,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,264.47x = 637,912.68 × 258,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,264.47x = 164,783,728,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783,728,034.32/462,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,470.68

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