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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,721.24, 638,587.85 and 258,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,721.24, 638,587.85 and 258,791.14 is: 357,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,721.24 : 638,587.85 = 258,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,721.24/638,587.85 = 258,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,721.24x = 638,587.85 × 258,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,721.24x = 165,260,875,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,260,875,059.57/462,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,149.96

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