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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,672.13, 652,295.22 and 257,812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,672.13, 652,295.22 and 257,812.13 is: 355,784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,672.13 : 652,295.22 = 257,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,672.13/652,295.22 = 257,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,672.13x = 652,295.22 × 257,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,672.13x = 168,169,616,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,169,616,795.54/472,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,784.93

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