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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,101.77, 578,372.94 and 258,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,101.77, 578,372.94 and 258,049.74 is: 356,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,101.77 : 578,372.94 = 258,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,101.77/578,372.94 = 258,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,101.77x = 578,372.94 × 258,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,101.77x = 149,248,986,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248,986,790.04/419,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,116.34

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