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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,252.64, 651,722.30 and 257,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,252.64, 651,722.30 and 257,406.62 is: 355,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,252.64 : 651,722.30 = 257,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,252.64/651,722.30 = 257,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,252.64x = 651,722.30 × 257,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,252.64x = 167,757,629,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,757,629,875.98/472,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,228.57

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