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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,372.28, 409,225.68 and 257,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,372.28, 409,225.68 and 257,265.60 is: 386,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,372.28 : 409,225.68 = 257,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,372.28/409,225.68 = 257,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,372.28x = 409,225.68 × 257,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,372.28x = 105,279,690,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,279,690,100.61/272,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,528.65

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