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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,614.78, 652,201.35 and 257,754.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,614.78, 652,201.35 and 257,754.39 is: 355,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,614.78 : 652,201.35 = 257,754.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,614.78/652,201.35 = 257,754.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,614.78x = 652,201.35 × 257,754.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,614.78x = 168,107,761,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,107,761,126.43/472,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,697.22

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