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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,703.52, 638,526.38 and 258,752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,703.52, 638,526.38 and 258,752.07 is: 357,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,703.52 : 638,526.38 = 258,752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,703.52/638,526.38 = 258,752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,703.52x = 638,526.38 × 258,752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,703.52x = 165,220,021,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,220,021,280.85/462,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,075.35

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