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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,224.16, 651,650.37 and 257,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,224.16, 651,650.37 and 257,359.62 is: 355,145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,224.16 : 651,650.37 = 257,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,224.16/651,650.37 = 257,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,224.16x = 651,650.37 × 257,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,224.16x = 167,708,491,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,708,491,596.06/472,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,145.94

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