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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,904.39, 652,623.80 and 258,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,904.39, 652,623.80 and 258,056.25 is: 356,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,904.39 : 652,623.80 = 258,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,904.39/652,623.80 = 258,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,904.39x = 652,623.80 × 258,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,904.39x = 168,413,648,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,413,648,202.70/472,904.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,126.21

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