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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,371.70, 412,432.35 and 258,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,371.70, 412,432.35 and 258,625.30 is: 388,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,371.70 : 412,432.35 = 258,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,371.70/412,432.35 = 258,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,371.70x = 412,432.35 × 258,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,371.70x = 106,665,440,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,665,440,248.46/274,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,762.54

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