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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,465.92, 651,991.20 and 257,610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,465.92, 651,991.20 and 257,610.18 is: 355,495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,465.92 : 651,991.20 = 257,610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,465.92/651,991.20 = 257,610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,465.92x = 651,991.20 × 257,610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,465.92x = 167,959,570,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,959,570,390.42/472,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,495.63

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