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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,226.91, 651,654.17 and 257,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,226.91, 651,654.17 and 257,362.37 is: 355,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,226.91 : 651,654.17 = 257,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,226.91/651,654.17 = 257,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,226.91x = 651,654.17 × 257,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,226.91x = 167,711,257,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,711,257,066.50/472,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,149.72

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