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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,761.13, 652,410.35 and 257,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,761.13, 652,410.35 and 257,902.06 is: 355,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,761.13 : 652,410.35 = 257,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,761.13/652,410.35 = 257,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,761.13x = 652,410.35 × 257,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,761.13x = 168,257,970,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257,970,613.02/472,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,904.84

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