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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,160.66, 651,562.74 and 257,296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,160.66, 651,562.74 and 257,296.13 is: 355,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,160.66 : 651,562.74 = 257,296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,160.66/651,562.74 = 257,296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,160.66x = 651,562.74 × 257,296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,160.66x = 167,644,571,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,644,571,454.20/472,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,058.32

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