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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,683.02, 652,304.60 and 257,827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,683.02, 652,304.60 and 257,827.70 is: 355,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,683.02 : 652,304.60 = 257,827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,683.02/652,304.60 = 257,827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,683.02x = 652,304.60 × 257,827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,683.02x = 168,182,194,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182,194,717.42/472,683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,803.33

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