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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,225.66, 651,652.44 and 257,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,225.66, 651,652.44 and 257,361.12 is: 355,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,225.66 : 651,652.44 = 257,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,225.66/651,652.44 = 257,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,225.66x = 651,652.44 × 257,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,225.66x = 167,710,001,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,710,001,809.13/472,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,148.01

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