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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,241.04, 651,673.66 and 257,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,241.04, 651,673.66 and 257,376.49 is: 355,169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,241.04 : 651,673.66 = 257,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,241.04/651,673.66 = 257,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,241.04x = 651,673.66 × 257,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,241.04x = 167,725,479,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,725,479,236.25/472,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,169.21

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