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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,943.95, 652,676.52 and 258,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,943.95, 652,676.52 and 258,097.89 is: 356,182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,943.95 : 652,676.52 = 258,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,943.95/652,676.52 = 258,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,943.95x = 652,676.52 × 258,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,943.95x = 168,454,432,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,454,432,664.54/472,943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,182.66

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