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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,908.44, 638,783.49 and 258,923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,908.44, 638,783.49 and 258,923.98 is: 357,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,908.44 : 638,783.49 = 258,923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,908.44/638,783.49 = 258,923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,908.44x = 638,783.49 × 258,923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,908.44x = 165,396,363,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,396,363,589.09/462,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,298.22

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