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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,901.52, 654,001.68 and 259,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,901.52, 654,001.68 and 259,056.16 is: 357,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,901.52 : 654,001.68 = 259,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,901.52/654,001.68 = 259,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,901.52x = 654,001.68 × 259,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,901.52x = 169,423,163,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,423,163,854.35/473,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,507.11

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