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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,175.10, 652,991.52 and 258,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,175.10, 652,991.52 and 258,324.22 is: 356,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,175.10 : 652,991.52 = 258,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,175.10/652,991.52 = 258,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,175.10x = 652,991.52 × 258,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,175.10x = 168,683,525,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683,525,070.61/473,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,492.82

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