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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,229.82, 651,660.48 and 257,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,229.82, 651,660.48 and 257,365.62 is: 355,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,229.82 : 651,660.48 = 257,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,229.82/651,660.48 = 257,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,229.82x = 651,660.48 × 257,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,229.82x = 167,715,003,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,003,464.70/472,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,155.47

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