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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,038.14, 655,553.26 and 257,247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,038.14, 655,553.26 and 257,247.18 is: 355,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,038.14 : 655,553.26 = 257,247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,038.14/655,553.26 = 257,247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,038.14x = 655,553.26 × 257,247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,038.14x = 168,639,229,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,639,229,838.47/475,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,001.46

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