Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,225.35, 651,652.01 and 257,360.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472,225.35, 651,652.01 and 257,360.80 is: 355,147.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,225.35 : 651,652.01 = 257,360.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,225.35/651,652.01 = 257,360.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,225.35x = 651,652.01 × 257,360.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,225.35x = 167,709,682,615.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,709,682,615.21/472,225.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,147.56
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