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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,307.52, 513,502.81 and 257,777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,307.52, 513,502.81 and 257,777.84 is: 355,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,307.52 : 513,502.81 = 257,777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,307.52/513,502.81 = 257,777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,307.52x = 513,502.81 × 257,777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,307.52x = 132,369,645,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,369,645,835.04/372,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,538.47

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