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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,265.28, 653,101.12 and 258,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,265.28, 653,101.12 and 258,404.68 is: 356,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,265.28 : 653,101.12 = 258,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,265.28/653,101.12 = 258,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,265.28x = 653,101.12 × 258,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,265.28x = 168,764,385,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764,385,921.24/473,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,595.75

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