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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,281.14, 653,154.44 and 258,441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,281.14, 653,154.44 and 258,441.15 is: 356,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,281.14 : 653,154.44 = 258,441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,281.14/653,154.44 = 258,441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,281.14x = 653,154.44 × 258,441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,281.14x = 168,801,983,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,801,983,309.00/473,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,663.24

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