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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,239.12, 651,690.48 and 257,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,239.12, 651,690.48 and 257,379.36 is: 355,183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,239.12 : 651,690.48 = 257,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,239.12/651,690.48 = 257,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,239.12x = 651,690.48 × 257,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,239.12x = 167,731,678,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,731,678,660.49/472,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,183.79

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