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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,227.28, 651,654.36 and 257,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,227.28, 651,654.36 and 257,362.72 is: 355,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,227.28 : 651,654.36 = 257,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,227.28/651,654.36 = 257,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,227.28x = 651,654.36 × 257,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,227.28x = 167,711,538,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,711,538,589.46/472,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,150.04

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