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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,924.98, 652,635.63 and 258,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,924.98, 652,635.63 and 258,065.19 is: 356,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,924.98 : 652,635.63 = 258,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,924.98/652,635.63 = 258,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,924.98x = 652,635.63 × 258,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,924.98x = 168,422,537,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,422,537,856.72/472,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,129.50

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