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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,190.29, 528,265.99 and 257,517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,190.29, 528,265.99 and 257,517.49 is: 386,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,190.29 : 528,265.99 = 257,517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,190.29/528,265.99 = 257,517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,190.29x = 528,265.99 × 257,517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,190.29x = 136,037,731,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,037,731,797.17/352,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,262.02

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