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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,405.97, 651,914.02 and 257,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,405.97, 651,914.02 and 257,545.68 is: 355,409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,405.97 : 651,914.02 = 257,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,405.97/651,914.02 = 257,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,405.97x = 651,914.02 × 257,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,405.97x = 167,897,637,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,897,637,459.69/472,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,409.64

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