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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,269.30, 651,729.15 and 257,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,269.30, 651,729.15 and 257,408.70 is: 355,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,269.30 : 651,729.15 = 257,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,269.30/651,729.15 = 257,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,269.30x = 651,729.15 × 257,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,269.30x = 167,760,753,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,760,753,253.61/472,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,222.65

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