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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,244.88, 651,679.02 and 257,380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,244.88, 651,679.02 and 257,380.44 is: 355,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,244.88 : 651,679.02 = 257,380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,244.88/651,679.02 = 257,380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,244.88x = 651,679.02 × 257,380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,244.88x = 167,729,432,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,729,432,906.37/472,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,174.70

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