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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,757.96, 652,405.07 and 257,897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,757.96, 652,405.07 and 257,897.96 is: 355,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,757.96 : 652,405.07 = 257,897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,757.96/652,405.07 = 257,897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,757.96x = 652,405.07 × 257,897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,757.96x = 168,253,932,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,253,932,095.14/472,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,898.68

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