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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,826.44, 641,461.73 and 258,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,826.44, 641,461.73 and 258,095.21 is: 356,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,826.44 : 641,461.73 = 258,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,826.44/641,461.73 = 258,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,826.44x = 641,461.73 × 258,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,826.44x = 165,558,200,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,558,200,224.49/464,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,172.08

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