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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,753.32, 652,401.72 and 257,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,753.32, 652,401.72 and 257,892.72 is: 355,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,753.32 : 652,401.72 = 257,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,753.32/652,401.72 = 257,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,753.32x = 652,401.72 × 257,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,753.32x = 168,249,654,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,249,654,103.48/472,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,893.12

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