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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,919.05, 638,887.10 and 258,981.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,919.05, 638,887.10 and 258,981.30 is: 357,427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,919.05 : 638,887.10 = 258,981.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,919.05/638,887.10 = 258,981.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,919.05x = 638,887.10 × 258,981.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,919.05x = 165,459,810,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,459,810,416.32/462,919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,427.09

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