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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,996.13, 652,748.49 and 258,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,996.13, 652,748.49 and 258,149.97 is: 356,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,996.13 : 652,748.49 = 258,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,996.13/652,748.49 = 258,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,996.13x = 652,748.49 × 258,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,996.13x = 168,507,003,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,507,003,111.05/472,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,254.51

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