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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,727.62, 638,596.68 and 258,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,727.62, 638,596.68 and 258,797.52 is: 357,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,727.62 : 638,596.68 = 258,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,727.62/638,596.68 = 258,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,727.62x = 638,596.68 × 258,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,727.62x = 165,267,237,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,267,237,064.23/462,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,158.79

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