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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,428.36, 638,149.29 and 258,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,428.36, 638,149.29 and 258,479.06 is: 356,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,428.36 : 638,149.29 = 258,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,428.36/638,149.29 = 258,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,428.36x = 638,149.29 × 258,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,428.36x = 164,948,228,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,948,228,618.87/462,428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,700.07

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