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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,475.85, 653,392.33 and 258,615.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,475.85, 653,392.33 and 258,615.85 is: 356,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,475.85 : 653,392.33 = 258,615.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,475.85/653,392.33 = 258,615.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,475.85x = 653,392.33 × 258,615.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,475.85x = 168,977,612,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,977,612,806.43/473,475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,887.50

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