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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,381.89, 475,375.94 and 258,588.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,381.89, 475,375.94 and 258,588.72 is: 356,949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,381.89 : 475,375.94 = 258,588.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,381.89/475,375.94 = 258,588.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,381.89x = 475,375.94 × 258,588.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,381.89x = 122,926,852,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,926,852,173.57/344,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,949.23

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