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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,904.96, 652,624.59 and 258,056.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,904.96, 652,624.59 and 258,056.81 is: 356,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,904.96 : 652,624.59 = 258,056.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,904.96/652,624.59 = 258,056.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,904.96x = 652,624.59 × 258,056.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,904.96x = 168,414,216,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414,216,559.84/472,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,126.99

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