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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,723.56, 638,554.92 and 258,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,723.56, 638,554.92 and 258,774.80 is: 357,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,723.56 : 638,554.92 = 258,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,723.56/638,554.92 = 258,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,723.56x = 638,554.92 × 258,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,723.56x = 165,241,921,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,241,921,712.02/462,723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,107.21

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