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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,711.20, 652,317.48 and 257,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,711.20, 652,317.48 and 257,849.52 is: 355,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,711.20 : 652,317.48 = 257,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,711.20/652,317.48 = 257,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,711.20x = 652,317.48 × 257,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,711.20x = 168,199,749,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,199,749,105.61/472,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,819.26

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