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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,089.81, 651,484.02 and 257,229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,089.81, 651,484.02 and 257,229.91 is: 354,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,089.81 : 651,484.02 = 257,229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,089.81/651,484.02 = 257,229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,089.81x = 651,484.02 × 257,229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,089.81x = 167,581,175,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,581,175,831.04/472,089.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,977.32

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