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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,191.65, 651,605.48 and 257,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,191.65, 651,605.48 and 257,327.08 is: 355,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,191.65 : 651,605.48 = 257,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,191.65/651,605.48 = 257,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,191.65x = 651,605.48 × 257,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,191.65x = 167,675,730,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,675,730,935.74/472,191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,101.01

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