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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,210.65, 651,631.68 and 257,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,210.65, 651,631.68 and 257,346.09 is: 355,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,210.65 : 651,631.68 = 257,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,210.65/651,631.68 = 257,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,210.65x = 651,631.68 × 257,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,210.65x = 167,694,864,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,694,864,968.13/472,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,127.24

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