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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,035.95, 652,791.42 and 258,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,035.95, 652,791.42 and 258,180.75 is: 356,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,035.95 : 652,791.42 = 258,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,035.95/652,791.42 = 258,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,035.95x = 652,791.42 × 258,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,035.95x = 168,538,178,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538,178,409.17/473,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,290.42

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