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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,722.35, 473,607.48 and 257,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,722.35, 473,607.48 and 257,691.79 is: 356,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,722.35 : 473,607.48 = 257,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,722.35/473,607.48 = 257,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,722.35x = 473,607.48 × 257,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,722.35x = 122,044,759,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,044,759,278.59/342,722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,103.88

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