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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,701.39, 638,523.50 and 258,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,701.39, 638,523.50 and 258,749.96 is: 357,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,701.39 : 638,523.50 = 258,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,701.39/638,523.50 = 258,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,701.39x = 638,523.50 × 258,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,701.39x = 165,217,925,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,217,925,597.69/462,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,072.47

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