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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,164.58, 651,570.56 and 257,300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,164.58, 651,570.56 and 257,300.26 is: 355,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,164.58 : 651,570.56 = 257,300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,164.58/651,570.56 = 257,300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,164.58x = 651,570.56 × 257,300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,164.58x = 167,649,274,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,649,274,496.35/472,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,065.33

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