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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,963.98, 652,704.12 and 258,117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,963.98, 652,704.12 and 258,117.84 is: 356,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,963.98 : 652,704.12 = 258,117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,963.98/652,704.12 = 258,117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,963.98x = 652,704.12 × 258,117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,963.98x = 168,474,577,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,474,577,613.50/472,963.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,210.17

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