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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,176.10, 652,992.90 and 258,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,176.10, 652,992.90 and 258,325.22 is: 356,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,176.10 : 652,992.90 = 258,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,176.10/652,992.90 = 258,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,176.10x = 652,992.90 × 258,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,176.10x = 168,684,534,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684,534,550.94/473,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,494.20

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