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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,059.62, 652,817.52 and 258,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,059.62, 652,817.52 and 258,197.76 is: 356,310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,059.62 : 652,817.52 = 258,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,059.62/652,817.52 = 258,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,059.62x = 652,817.52 × 258,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,059.62x = 168,556,021,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,556,021,352.76/473,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,310.31

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