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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,194.69, 651,609.66 and 257,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,194.69, 651,609.66 and 257,330.14 is: 355,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,194.69 : 651,609.66 = 257,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,194.69/651,609.66 = 257,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,194.69x = 651,609.66 × 257,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,194.69x = 167,678,805,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678,805,033.15/472,194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,105.23

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