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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,191.18, 651,604.82 and 257,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,191.18, 651,604.82 and 257,326.63 is: 355,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,191.18 : 651,604.82 = 257,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,191.18/651,604.82 = 257,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,191.18x = 651,604.82 × 257,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,191.18x = 167,675,276,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,675,276,078.58/472,191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,100.40

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