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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,086.02, 651,470.46 and 257,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,086.02, 651,470.46 and 257,227.88 is: 354,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,086.02 : 651,470.46 = 257,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,086.02/651,470.46 = 257,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,086.02x = 651,470.46 × 257,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,086.02x = 167,576,365,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,576,365,308.43/472,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,969.98

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