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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,209.58, 653,027.46 and 258,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,209.58, 653,027.46 and 258,347.18 is: 356,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,209.58 : 653,027.46 = 258,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,209.58/653,027.46 = 258,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,209.58x = 653,027.46 × 258,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,209.58x = 168,707,802,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,707,802,753.56/473,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,518.15

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