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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,983.63, 652,731.24 and 258,137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,983.63, 652,731.24 and 258,137.47 is: 356,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,983.63 : 652,731.24 = 258,137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,983.63/652,731.24 = 258,137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,983.63x = 652,731.24 × 258,137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,983.63x = 168,494,390,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,494,390,883.56/472,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,237.26

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