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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,942.92, 652,675.11 and 258,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,942.92, 652,675.11 and 258,096.84 is: 356,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,942.92 : 652,675.11 = 258,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,942.92/652,675.11 = 258,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,942.92x = 652,675.11 × 258,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,942.92x = 168,453,383,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453,383,437.65/472,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,181.21

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