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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,081.02, 651,463.58 and 257,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,081.02, 651,463.58 and 257,222.86 is: 354,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,081.02 : 651,463.58 = 257,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,081.02/651,463.58 = 257,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,081.02x = 651,463.58 × 257,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,081.02x = 167,571,325,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,571,325,233.44/472,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,963.06

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