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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,169.48, 652,974.93 and 258,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,169.48, 652,974.93 and 258,309.60 is: 356,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,169.48 : 652,974.93 = 258,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,169.48/652,974.93 = 258,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,169.48x = 652,974.93 × 258,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,169.48x = 168,669,692,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,669,692,978.33/473,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,467.82

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