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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,721.52, 638,551.20 and 258,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,721.52, 638,551.20 and 258,770.12 is: 357,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,721.52 : 638,551.20 = 258,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,721.52/638,551.20 = 258,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,721.52x = 638,551.20 × 258,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,721.52x = 165,237,970,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,237,970,650.14/462,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,100.25

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