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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,972.02, 652,715.14 and 258,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,972.02, 652,715.14 and 258,125.90 is: 356,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,972.02 : 652,715.14 = 258,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,972.02/652,715.14 = 258,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,972.02x = 652,715.14 × 258,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,972.02x = 168,482,682,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,482,682,956.13/472,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,221.25

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