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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,942.51, 652,674.54 and 258,096.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,942.51, 652,674.54 and 258,096.45 is: 356,180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,942.51 : 652,674.54 = 258,096.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,942.51/652,674.54 = 258,096.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,942.51x = 652,674.54 × 258,096.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,942.51x = 168,452,981,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,452,981,779.38/472,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,180.67

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