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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,901.83, 652,599.07 and 258,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,901.83, 652,599.07 and 258,045.48 is: 356,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,901.83 : 652,599.07 = 258,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,901.83/652,599.07 = 258,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,901.83x = 652,599.07 × 258,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,901.83x = 168,400,239,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,400,239,620.59/472,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,099.79

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