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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,427.03, 651,948.84 and 257,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,427.03, 651,948.84 and 257,567.04 is: 355,442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,427.03 : 651,948.84 = 257,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,427.03/651,948.84 = 257,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,427.03x = 651,948.84 × 257,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,427.03x = 167,920,531,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,920,531,964.28/472,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,442.26

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