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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,942.95, 652,675.14 and 258,096.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,942.95, 652,675.14 and 258,096.89 is: 356,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,942.95 : 652,675.14 = 258,096.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,942.95/652,675.14 = 258,096.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,942.95x = 652,675.14 × 258,096.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,942.95x = 168,453,423,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453,423,814.32/472,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,181.28

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