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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,703.02, 652,332.18 and 257,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,703.02, 652,332.18 and 257,847.70 is: 355,830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,703.02 : 652,332.18 = 257,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,703.02/652,332.18 = 257,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,703.02x = 652,332.18 × 257,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,703.02x = 168,202,352,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,202,352,248.99/472,703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,830.92

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