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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,036.95, 652,792.80 and 258,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,036.95, 652,792.80 and 258,181.75 is: 356,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,036.95 : 652,792.80 = 258,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,036.95/652,792.80 = 258,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,036.95x = 652,792.80 × 258,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,036.95x = 168,539,187,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,539,187,491.40/473,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,291.80

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