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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,211.65, 651,633.06 and 257,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,211.65, 651,633.06 and 257,347.09 is: 355,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,211.65 : 651,633.06 = 257,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,211.65/651,633.06 = 257,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,211.65x = 651,633.06 × 257,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,211.65x = 167,695,871,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,695,871,738.80/472,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,128.62

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