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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,904.46, 652,623.90 and 258,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,904.46, 652,623.90 and 258,056.31 is: 356,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,904.46 : 652,623.90 = 258,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,904.46/652,623.90 = 258,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,904.46x = 652,623.90 × 258,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,904.46x = 168,413,715,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,413,715,451.81/472,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,126.30

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