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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,002.30, 702,985.05 and 258,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,002.30, 702,985.05 and 258,791.10 is: 387,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,002.30 : 702,985.05 = 258,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,002.30/702,985.05 = 258,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,002.30x = 702,985.05 × 258,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,002.30x = 181,926,274,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,926,274,373.06/469,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,900.60

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