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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,957.11, 652,694.76 and 258,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,957.11, 652,694.76 and 258,111.09 is: 356,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,957.11 : 652,694.76 = 258,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,957.11/652,694.76 = 258,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,957.11x = 652,694.76 × 258,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,957.11x = 168,467,755,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,467,755,940.89/472,957.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,200.92

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