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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,176.08, 651,586.44 and 257,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,176.08, 651,586.44 and 257,311.76 is: 355,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,176.08 : 651,586.44 = 257,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,176.08/651,586.44 = 257,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,176.08x = 651,586.44 × 257,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,176.08x = 167,660,853,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,660,853,668.53/472,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,081.21

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