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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,264.76, 637,913.14 and 258,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,264.76, 637,913.14 and 258,317.36 is: 356,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,264.76 : 637,913.14 = 258,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,264.76/637,913.14 = 258,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,264.76x = 637,913.14 × 258,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,264.76x = 164,784,038,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,784,038,234.11/462,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,471.12

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