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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,523, 653,450.99 and 258,664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,523, 653,450.99 and 258,664.02 is: 356,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,523 : 653,450.99 = 258,664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,523/653,450.99 = 258,664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,523x = 653,450.99 × 258,664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,523x = 169,024,259,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024,259,946.38/473,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,950.48

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