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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,162.08, 651,567.12 and 257,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,162.08, 651,567.12 and 257,297.76 is: 355,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,162.08 : 651,567.12 = 257,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,162.08/651,567.12 = 257,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,162.08x = 651,567.12 × 257,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,162.08x = 167,646,760,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,646,760,465.65/472,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,061.89

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