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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,148.62, 658,469.76 and 259,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,148.62, 658,469.76 and 259,358.25 is: 357,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,148.62 : 658,469.76 = 259,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,148.62/658,469.76 = 259,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,148.62x = 658,469.76 × 259,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,148.62x = 170,779,566,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,779,566,128.19/477,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,916.92

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