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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,780.03, 380,620.73 and 257,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,780.03, 380,620.73 and 257,770.08 is: 355,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,780.03 : 380,620.73 = 257,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,780.03/380,620.73 = 257,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,780.03x = 380,620.73 × 257,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,780.03x = 98,112,636,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112,636,666.18/275,780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,764.12

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