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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,515.20, 525,772.80 and 257,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,515.20, 525,772.80 and 257,203.20 is: 385,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,515.20 : 525,772.80 = 257,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,515.20/525,772.80 = 257,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,515.20x = 525,772.80 × 257,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,515.20x = 135,230,446,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230,446,632.96/350,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,804.80

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