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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,941.95, 652,673.76 and 258,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,941.95, 652,673.76 and 258,095.89 is: 356,179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,941.95 : 652,673.76 = 258,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,941.95/652,673.76 = 258,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,941.95x = 652,673.76 × 258,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,941.95x = 168,452,414,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,452,414,966.85/472,941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,179.90

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