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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,208.73, 652,997.65 and 258,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,208.73, 652,997.65 and 258,348.34 is: 356,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,208.73 : 652,997.65 = 258,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,208.73/652,997.65 = 258,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,208.73x = 652,997.65 × 258,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,208.73x = 168,700,858,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,700,858,901.40/473,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,504.11

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