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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,959.35, 652,697.77 and 258,113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,959.35, 652,697.77 and 258,113.23 is: 356,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,959.35 : 652,697.77 = 258,113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,959.35/652,697.77 = 258,113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,959.35x = 652,697.77 × 258,113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,959.35x = 168,469,932,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,469,932,232.80/472,959.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,203.83

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