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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,265.76, 637,914.52 and 258,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,265.76, 637,914.52 and 258,318.36 is: 356,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,265.76 : 637,914.52 = 258,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,265.76/637,914.52 = 258,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,265.76x = 637,914.52 × 258,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,265.76x = 164,785,032,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,785,032,626.59/462,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,472.50

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