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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,725.98, 638,594.42 and 258,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,725.98, 638,594.42 and 258,795.88 is: 357,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,725.98 : 638,594.42 = 258,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,725.98/638,594.42 = 258,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,725.98x = 638,594.42 × 258,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,725.98x = 165,265,604,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265,604,886.99/462,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,156.53

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