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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,222.82, 651,650.82 and 257,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,222.82, 651,650.82 and 257,358.62 is: 355,145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,222.82 : 651,650.82 = 257,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,222.82/651,650.82 = 257,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,222.82x = 651,650.82 × 257,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,222.82x = 167,707,955,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,707,955,757.07/472,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,145.81

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