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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,140.03, 652,908.30 and 258,238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,140.03, 652,908.30 and 258,238.39 is: 356,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,140.03 : 652,908.30 = 258,238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,140.03/652,908.30 = 258,238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,140.03x = 652,908.30 × 258,238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,140.03x = 168,605,988,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,605,988,209.64/473,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,355.37

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