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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,241.04, 651,706.48 and 257,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,241.04, 651,706.48 and 257,395.02 is: 355,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,241.04 : 651,706.48 = 257,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,241.04/651,706.48 = 257,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,241.04x = 651,706.48 × 257,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,241.04x = 167,746,002,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,746,002,453.73/472,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,212.67

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