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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,004.87, 652,737.59 and 258,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,004.87, 652,737.59 and 258,146.46 is: 356,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,004.87 : 652,737.59 = 258,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,004.87/652,737.59 = 258,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,004.87x = 652,737.59 × 258,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,004.87x = 168,501,897,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,501,897,844.75/473,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,237.13

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