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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,730.52, 638,563.62 and 258,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,730.52, 638,563.62 and 258,779.12 is: 357,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,730.52 : 638,563.62 = 258,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,730.52/638,563.62 = 258,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,730.52x = 638,563.62 × 258,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,730.52x = 165,246,931,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,246,931,647.61/462,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,112.67

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