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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,875.52, 638,827.36 and 258,937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,875.52, 638,827.36 and 258,937.76 is: 357,367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,875.52 : 638,827.36 = 258,937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,875.52/638,827.36 = 258,937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,875.52x = 638,827.36 × 258,937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,875.52x = 165,416,525,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,416,525,625.11/462,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,367.19

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