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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,062.02, 651,437.30 and 257,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,062.02, 651,437.30 and 257,203.62 is: 354,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,062.02 : 651,437.30 = 257,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,062.02/651,437.30 = 257,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,062.02x = 651,437.30 × 257,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,062.02x = 167,552,031,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,552,031,763.03/472,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,936.48

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