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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,941.51, 652,673.16 and 258,095.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,941.51, 652,673.16 and 258,095.45 is: 356,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,941.51 : 652,673.16 = 258,095.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,941.51/652,673.16 = 258,095.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,941.51x = 652,673.16 × 258,095.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,941.51x = 168,451,970,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451,970,333.58/472,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,179.29

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