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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,283.64, 651,732.48 and 257,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,283.64, 651,732.48 and 257,419.08 is: 355,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,283.64 : 651,732.48 = 257,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,283.64/651,732.48 = 257,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,283.64x = 651,732.48 × 257,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,283.64x = 167,768,375,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,768,375,407.72/472,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,228.01

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