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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,194.66, 658,541.26 and 259,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,194.66, 658,541.26 and 259,418.02 is: 358,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,194.66 : 658,541.26 = 259,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,194.66/658,541.26 = 259,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,194.66x = 658,541.26 × 259,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,194.66x = 170,837,469,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,837,469,757.51/477,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,003.73

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