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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,169.36, 651,585.12 and 257,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,169.36, 651,585.12 and 257,311.28 is: 355,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,169.36 : 651,585.12 = 257,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,169.36/651,585.12 = 257,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,169.36x = 651,585.12 × 257,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,169.36x = 167,660,201,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,660,201,256.15/472,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,084.88

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