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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,043.34, 655,561.56 and 257,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,043.34, 655,561.56 and 257,252.12 is: 355,008.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,043.34 : 655,561.56 = 257,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,043.34/655,561.56 = 257,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,043.34x = 655,561.56 × 257,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,043.34x = 168,644,601,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,644,601,245.75/475,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,008.87

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