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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,193.69, 651,608.28 and 257,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,193.69, 651,608.28 and 257,329.14 is: 355,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,193.69 : 651,608.28 = 257,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,193.69/651,608.28 = 257,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,193.69x = 651,608.28 × 257,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,193.69x = 167,677,800,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,677,800,752.81/472,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,103.86

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