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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,169.64, 651,575.12 and 257,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,169.64, 651,575.12 and 257,305.12 is: 355,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,169.64 : 651,575.12 = 257,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,169.64/651,575.12 = 257,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,169.64x = 651,575.12 × 257,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,169.64x = 167,653,614,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,653,614,440.61/472,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,070.72

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