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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,954.87, 638,902.53 and 258,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,954.87, 638,902.53 and 258,993.62 is: 357,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,954.87 : 638,902.53 = 258,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,954.87/638,902.53 = 258,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,954.87x = 638,902.53 × 258,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,954.87x = 165,471,681,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,471,681,640.34/462,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,425.08

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