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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,265.78, 653,115.87 and 258,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,265.78, 653,115.87 and 258,414.36 is: 356,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,265.78 : 653,115.87 = 258,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,265.78/653,115.87 = 258,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,265.78x = 653,115.87 × 258,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,265.78x = 168,774,519,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,774,519,551.89/473,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,616.78

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