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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,835.60, 475,341.48 and 257,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,835.60, 475,341.48 and 257,524.40 is: 386,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,835.60 : 475,341.48 = 257,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,835.60/475,341.48 = 257,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,835.60x = 475,341.48 × 257,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,835.60x = 122,412,029,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,412,029,432.11/316,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,358.19

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