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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,191.73, 651,605.65 and 257,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,191.73, 651,605.65 and 257,327.22 is: 355,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,191.73 : 651,605.65 = 257,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,191.73/651,605.65 = 257,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,191.73x = 651,605.65 × 257,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,191.73x = 167,675,870,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,675,870,450.79/472,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,101.24

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