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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,554.98, 652,125.99 and 257,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,554.98, 652,125.99 and 257,689.52 is: 355,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,554.98 : 652,125.99 = 257,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,554.98/652,125.99 = 257,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,554.98x = 652,125.99 × 257,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,554.98x = 168,046,033,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,046,033,342.63/472,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,611.60

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