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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,152.21, 651,570.06 and 257,292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,152.21, 651,570.06 and 257,292.21 is: 355,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,152.21 : 651,570.06 = 257,292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,152.21/651,570.06 = 257,292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,152.21x = 651,570.06 × 257,292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,152.21x = 167,643,900,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,643,900,707.23/472,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,063.26

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