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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,523.22, 657,613.53 and 258,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,523.22, 657,613.53 and 258,741.15 is: 357,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,523.22 : 657,613.53 = 258,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,523.22/657,613.53 = 258,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,523.22x = 657,613.53 × 258,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,523.22x = 170,151,679,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,151,679,714.05/476,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,069.02

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