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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,307.28, 651,790.86 and 257,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,307.28, 651,790.86 and 257,447.34 is: 355,281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,307.28 : 651,790.86 = 257,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,307.28/651,790.86 = 257,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,307.28x = 651,790.86 × 257,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,307.28x = 167,801,823,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,801,823,143.31/472,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,281.04

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