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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,817.94, 638,747.91 and 258,880.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,817.94, 638,747.91 and 258,880.19 is: 357,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,817.94 : 638,747.91 = 258,880.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,817.94/638,747.91 = 258,880.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,817.94x = 638,747.91 × 258,880.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,817.94x = 165,359,177,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,359,177,109.16/462,817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,287.75

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