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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,182.30, 652,988.25 and 258,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,182.30, 652,988.25 and 258,322.38 is: 356,483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,182.30 : 652,988.25 = 258,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,182.30/652,988.25 = 258,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,182.30x = 652,988.25 × 258,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,182.30x = 168,681,478,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,681,478,852.04/473,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,483.07

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