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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,101.08, 655,638.39 and 257,309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,101.08, 655,638.39 and 257,309.09 is: 355,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,101.08 : 655,638.39 = 257,309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,101.08/655,638.39 = 257,309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,101.08x = 655,638.39 × 257,309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,101.08x = 168,701,714,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,701,714,221.77/475,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,085.95

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