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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,960.11, 652,698.90 and 258,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,960.11, 652,698.90 and 258,114.09 is: 356,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,960.11 : 652,698.90 = 258,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,960.11/652,698.90 = 258,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,960.11x = 652,698.90 × 258,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,960.11x = 168,470,782,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,470,782,617.50/472,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,205.06

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