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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,408, 653,308.16 and 258,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,408, 653,308.16 and 258,554.24 is: 356,807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,408 : 653,308.16 = 258,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,408/653,308.16 = 258,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,408x = 653,308.16 × 258,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,408x = 168,915,594,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,915,594,794.60/473,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,807.65

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