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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,167.94, 724,956.66 and 258,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,167.94, 724,956.66 and 258,469.50 is: 387,813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,167.94 : 724,956.66 = 258,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,167.94/724,956.66 = 258,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,167.94x = 724,956.66 × 258,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,167.94x = 187,379,185,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,379,185,431.87/483,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,813.78

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