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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,540.72, 652,121.94 and 257,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,540.72, 652,121.94 and 257,692.54 is: 355,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,540.72 : 652,121.94 = 257,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,540.72/652,121.94 = 257,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,540.72x = 652,121.94 × 257,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,540.72x = 168,046,959,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,046,959,108.33/472,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,624.29

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