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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,625.60, 641,221.97 and 257,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,625.60, 641,221.97 and 257,913.44 is: 355,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,625.60 : 641,221.97 = 257,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,625.60/641,221.97 = 257,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,625.60x = 641,221.97 × 257,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,625.60x = 165,379,764,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,379,764,086.28/464,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,942.00

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