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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,041.02, 651,424.09 and 257,181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,041.02, 651,424.09 and 257,181.03 is: 354,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,041.02 : 651,424.09 = 257,181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,041.02/651,424.09 = 257,181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,041.02x = 651,424.09 × 257,181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,041.02x = 167,533,917,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,533,917,147.11/472,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,913.90

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