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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,703.65, 638,526.60 and 258,752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,703.65, 638,526.60 and 258,752.22 is: 357,075.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,703.65 : 638,526.60 = 258,752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,703.65/638,526.60 = 258,752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,703.65x = 638,526.60 × 258,752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,703.65x = 165,220,175,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,220,175,279.05/462,703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,075.58

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