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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,095.22, 578,363.92 and 258,043.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,095.22, 578,363.92 and 258,043.18 is: 356,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,095.22 : 578,363.92 = 258,043.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,095.22/578,363.92 = 258,043.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,095.22x = 578,363.92 × 258,043.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,095.22x = 149,242,865,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,242,865,114.07/419,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,107.29

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