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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,280.51, 651,747.51 and 257,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,280.51, 651,747.51 and 257,416.26 is: 355,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,280.51 : 651,747.51 = 257,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,280.51/651,747.51 = 257,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,280.51x = 651,747.51 × 257,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,280.51x = 167,770,406,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,770,406,488.51/472,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,234.66

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