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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,041.12, 651,424.22 and 257,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,041.12, 651,424.22 and 257,181.12 is: 354,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,041.12 : 651,424.22 = 257,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,041.12/651,424.22 = 257,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,041.12x = 651,424.22 × 257,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,041.12x = 167,534,009,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,534,009,208.82/472,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,914.02

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