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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,205.24, 652,992.82 and 258,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,205.24, 652,992.82 and 258,344.84 is: 356,499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,205.24 : 652,992.82 = 258,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,205.24/652,992.82 = 258,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,205.24x = 652,992.82 × 258,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,205.24x = 168,697,322,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697,322,339.09/473,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,499.27

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