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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,524.72, 652,099.86 and 257,676.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,524.72, 652,099.86 and 257,676.57 is: 355,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,524.72 : 652,099.86 = 257,676.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,524.72/652,099.86 = 257,676.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,524.72x = 652,099.86 × 257,676.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,524.72x = 168,030,855,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,030,855,222.28/472,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,602.25

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