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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,966, 652,706.84 and 258,119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,966, 652,706.84 and 258,119.91 is: 356,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,966 : 652,706.84 = 258,119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,966/652,706.84 = 258,119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,966x = 652,706.84 × 258,119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,966x = 168,476,630,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476,630,797.18/472,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,212.99

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