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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,150.92, 651,567.14 and 257,290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,150.92, 651,567.14 and 257,290.63 is: 355,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,150.92 : 651,567.14 = 257,290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,150.92/651,567.14 = 257,290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,150.92x = 651,567.14 × 257,290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,150.92x = 167,642,117,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,642,117,987.37/472,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,060.45

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