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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,943.51, 652,675.83 and 258,097.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,943.51, 652,675.83 and 258,097.41 is: 356,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,943.51 : 652,675.83 = 258,097.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,943.51/652,675.83 = 258,097.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,943.51x = 652,675.83 × 258,097.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,943.51x = 168,453,941,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453,941,292.60/472,943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,181.95

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