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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,943.08, 652,675.38 and 258,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,943.08, 652,675.38 and 258,097.06 is: 356,181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,943.08 : 652,675.38 = 258,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,943.08/652,675.38 = 258,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,943.08x = 652,675.38 × 258,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,943.08x = 168,453,596,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453,596,712.38/472,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,181.54

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