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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,197.13, 651,613.02 and 257,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,197.13, 651,613.02 and 257,332.58 is: 355,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,197.13 : 651,613.02 = 257,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,197.13/651,613.02 = 257,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,197.13x = 651,613.02 × 257,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,197.13x = 167,681,259,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,681,259,266.17/472,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,108.60

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