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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,973.38, 652,717.04 and 258,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,973.38, 652,717.04 and 258,127.36 is: 356,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,973.38 : 652,717.04 = 258,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,973.38/652,717.04 = 258,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,973.38x = 652,717.04 × 258,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,973.38x = 168,484,123,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484,123,439.79/472,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,223.27

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