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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,274.39, 653,145.12 and 258,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,274.39, 653,145.12 and 258,434.40 is: 356,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,274.39 : 653,145.12 = 258,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,274.39/653,145.12 = 258,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,274.39x = 653,145.12 × 258,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,274.39x = 168,795,167,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,795,167,200.13/473,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,653.92

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