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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,250.22, 651,686.22 and 257,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,250.22, 651,686.22 and 257,385.66 is: 355,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,250.22 : 651,686.22 = 257,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,250.22/651,686.22 = 257,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,250.22x = 651,686.22 × 257,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,250.22x = 167,734,687,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,734,687,847.61/472,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,181.81

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