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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,205.73, 652,993.51 and 258,345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,205.73, 652,993.51 and 258,345.34 is: 356,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,205.73 : 652,993.51 = 258,345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,205.73/652,993.51 = 258,345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,205.73x = 652,993.51 × 258,345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,205.73x = 168,697,830,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697,830,358.74/473,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,499.97

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