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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,162.58, 652,960.92 and 258,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,162.58, 652,960.92 and 258,302.58 is: 356,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,162.58 : 652,960.92 = 258,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,162.58/652,960.92 = 258,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,162.58x = 652,960.92 × 258,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,162.58x = 168,661,490,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,661,490,275.17/473,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,455.68

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