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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,055.59, 652,812.03 and 258,193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,055.59, 652,812.03 and 258,193.79 is: 356,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,055.59 : 652,812.03 = 258,193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,055.59/652,812.03 = 258,193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,055.59x = 652,812.03 × 258,193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,055.59x = 168,552,012,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,552,012,183.29/473,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,304.87

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