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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,861.54, 638,807.99 and 258,923.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,861.54, 638,807.99 and 258,923.79 is: 357,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,861.54 : 638,807.99 = 258,923.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,861.54/638,807.99 = 258,923.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,861.54x = 638,807.99 × 258,923.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,861.54x = 165,402,584,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,402,584,558.46/462,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,347.87

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