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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,907.03, 652,627.43 and 258,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,907.03, 652,627.43 and 258,058.88 is: 356,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,907.03 : 652,627.43 = 258,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,907.03/652,627.43 = 258,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,907.03x = 652,627.43 × 258,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,907.03x = 168,416,302,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,416,302,504.72/472,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,129.84

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