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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,270.12, 637,931.45 and 258,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,270.12, 637,931.45 and 258,321.24 is: 356,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,270.12 : 637,931.45 = 258,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,270.12/637,931.45 = 258,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,270.12x = 637,931.45 × 258,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,270.12x = 164,791,241,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,791,241,907.39/462,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,482.57

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