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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,393.72, 725,250.52 and 258,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,393.72, 725,250.52 and 258,704.08 is: 388,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,393.72 : 725,250.52 = 258,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,393.72/725,250.52 = 258,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,393.72x = 725,250.52 × 258,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,393.72x = 187,625,268,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,625,268,546.12/483,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,141.72

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