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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,268.12, 651,725.84 and 257,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,268.12, 651,725.84 and 257,408.20 is: 355,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,268.12 : 651,725.84 = 257,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,268.12/651,725.84 = 257,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,268.12x = 651,725.84 × 257,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,268.12x = 167,759,575,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,759,575,367.89/472,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,221.05

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