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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,626.13, 638,394.41 and 258,693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,626.13, 638,394.41 and 258,693.85 is: 356,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,626.13 : 638,394.41 = 258,693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,626.13/638,394.41 = 258,693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,626.13x = 638,394.41 × 258,693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,626.13x = 165,148,709,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,148,709,186.11/462,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,980.93

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