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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,425.19, 651,950.59 and 257,566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,425.19, 651,950.59 and 257,566.82 is: 355,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,425.19 : 651,950.59 = 257,566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,425.19/651,950.59 = 257,566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,425.19x = 651,950.59 × 257,566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,425.19x = 167,920,840,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,920,840,263.42/472,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,444.30

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