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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,961.36, 651,299.16 and 257,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,961.36, 651,299.16 and 257,104 is: 354,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,961.36 : 651,299.16 = 257,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,961.36/651,299.16 = 257,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,961.36x = 651,299.16 × 257,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,961.36x = 167,451,619,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,451,619,232.64/471,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,799.43

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