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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,194.63, 651,609.52 and 257,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,194.63, 651,609.52 and 257,330.09 is: 355,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,194.63 : 651,609.52 = 257,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,194.63/651,609.52 = 257,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,194.63x = 651,609.52 × 257,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,194.63x = 167,678,736,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678,736,426.46/472,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,105.13

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