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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,790.87, 638,638.63 and 258,842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,790.87, 638,638.63 and 258,842.18 is: 357,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,790.87 : 638,638.63 = 258,842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,790.87/638,638.63 = 258,842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,790.87x = 638,638.63 × 258,842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,790.87x = 165,306,616,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,306,616,170.91/462,790.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,195.07

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