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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,688.40, 564,157.80 and 257,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,688.40, 564,157.80 and 257,715.60 is: 385,974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,688.40 : 564,157.80 = 257,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,688.40/564,157.80 = 257,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,688.40x = 564,157.80 × 257,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,688.40x = 145,392,265,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,392,265,921.68/376,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,974.90

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