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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,190.23, 651,603.58 and 257,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,190.23, 651,603.58 and 257,325.72 is: 355,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,190.23 : 651,603.58 = 257,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,190.23/651,603.58 = 257,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,190.23x = 651,603.58 × 257,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,190.23x = 167,674,360,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,674,360,378.08/472,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,099.17

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