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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,284.64, 651,733.86 and 257,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,284.64, 651,733.86 and 257,420.08 is: 355,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,284.64 : 651,733.86 = 257,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,284.64/651,733.86 = 257,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,284.64x = 651,733.86 × 257,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,284.64x = 167,769,382,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,769,382,379.91/472,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,229.39

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