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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,141.03, 652,909.68 and 258,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,141.03, 652,909.68 and 258,239.39 is: 356,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,141.03 : 652,909.68 = 258,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,141.03/652,909.68 = 258,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,141.03x = 652,909.68 × 258,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,141.03x = 168,606,997,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,606,997,488.30/473,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,356.75

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