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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,119.73, 658,414.08 and 259,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,119.73, 658,414.08 and 259,323.24 is: 357,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,119.73 : 658,414.08 = 259,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,119.73/658,414.08 = 259,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,119.73x = 658,414.08 × 259,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,119.73x = 170,742,072,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,742,072,487.22/477,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,860.01

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