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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,041.75, 651,425.08 and 257,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,041.75, 651,425.08 and 257,181.75 is: 354,914.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,041.75 : 651,425.08 = 257,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,041.75/651,425.08 = 257,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,041.75x = 651,425.08 × 257,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,041.75x = 167,534,642,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,534,642,068.29/472,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,914.88

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