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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,718.52, 638,547.06 and 258,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,718.52, 638,547.06 and 258,767.12 is: 357,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,718.52 : 638,547.06 = 258,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,718.52/638,547.06 = 258,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,718.52x = 638,547.06 × 258,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,718.52x = 165,234,983,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,234,983,700.67/462,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,096.11

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