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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,090.02, 651,476.03 and 257,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,090.02, 651,476.03 and 257,231.85 is: 354,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,090.02 : 651,476.03 = 257,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,090.02/651,476.03 = 257,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,090.02x = 651,476.03 × 257,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,090.02x = 167,580,383,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,580,383,141.40/472,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,975.48

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