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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,192.07, 651,625.55 and 257,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,192.07, 651,625.55 and 257,332.30 is: 355,118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,192.07 : 651,625.55 = 257,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,192.07/651,625.55 = 257,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,192.07x = 651,625.55 × 257,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,192.07x = 167,684,301,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,684,301,520.27/472,192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,118.84

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