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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,971.02, 652,713.76 and 258,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,971.02, 652,713.76 and 258,124.90 is: 356,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,971.02 : 652,713.76 = 258,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,971.02/652,713.76 = 258,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,971.02x = 652,713.76 × 258,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,971.02x = 168,481,674,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,481,674,028.62/472,971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,219.87

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