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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,030.96, 652,777.62 and 258,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,030.96, 652,777.62 and 258,169.28 is: 356,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,030.96 : 652,777.62 = 258,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,030.96/652,777.62 = 258,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,030.96x = 652,777.62 × 258,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,030.96x = 168,527,128,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,527,128,155.51/473,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,270.82

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