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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,684.02, 652,305.99 and 257,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,684.02, 652,305.99 and 257,828.70 is: 355,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,684.02 : 652,305.99 = 257,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,684.02/652,305.99 = 257,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,684.02x = 652,305.99 × 257,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,684.02x = 168,183,205,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,183,205,403.91/472,684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,804.72

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