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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,946.65, 641,647.68 and 258,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,946.65, 641,647.68 and 258,215.99 is: 356,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,946.65 : 641,647.68 = 258,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,946.65/641,647.68 = 258,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,946.65x = 641,647.68 × 258,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,946.65x = 165,683,687,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,683,687,714.17/464,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,349.89

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