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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,905.23, 652,624.97 and 258,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,905.23, 652,624.97 and 258,057.08 is: 356,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,905.23 : 652,624.97 = 258,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,905.23/652,624.97 = 258,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,905.23x = 652,624.97 × 258,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,905.23x = 168,414,491,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414,491,987.22/472,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,127.37

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