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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,193.39, 655,761.44 and 257,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,193.39, 655,761.44 and 257,397.95 is: 355,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,193.39 : 655,761.44 = 257,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,193.39/655,761.44 = 257,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,193.39x = 655,761.44 × 257,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,193.39x = 168,791,653,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,791,653,912.08/475,193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,206.24

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