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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,067.78, 524,457.83 and 257,310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,067.78, 524,457.83 and 257,310.45 is: 355,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,067.78 : 524,457.83 = 257,310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,067.78/524,457.83 = 257,310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,067.78x = 524,457.83 × 257,310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,067.78x = 134,948,480,243.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,948,480,243.32/380,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,064.25

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