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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,152.19, 651,569.04 and 257,291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,152.19, 651,569.04 and 257,291.74 is: 355,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,152.19 : 651,569.04 = 257,291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,152.19/651,569.04 = 257,291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,152.19x = 651,569.04 × 257,291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,152.19x = 167,643,332,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,643,332,122.56/472,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,062.07

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