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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,315.40, 651,802.10 and 257,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,315.40, 651,802.10 and 257,455.52 is: 355,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,315.40 : 651,802.10 = 257,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,315.40/651,802.10 = 257,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,315.40x = 651,802.10 × 257,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,315.40x = 167,810,048,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,810,048,592.59/472,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,292.35

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