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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,165.22, 652,979.19 and 258,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,165.22, 652,979.19 and 258,306.90 is: 356,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,165.22 : 652,979.19 = 258,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,165.22/652,979.19 = 258,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,165.22x = 652,979.19 × 258,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,165.22x = 168,669,030,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,669,030,333.41/473,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,469.63

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