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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,266.53, 653,102.87 and 258,405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,266.53, 653,102.87 and 258,405.93 is: 356,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,266.53 : 653,102.87 = 258,405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,266.53/653,102.87 = 258,405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,266.53x = 653,102.87 × 258,405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,266.53x = 168,765,653,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,765,653,215.99/473,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,597.48

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