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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,462.63, 578,390.94 and 257,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,462.63, 578,390.94 and 257,466.21 is: 386,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,462.63 : 578,390.94 = 257,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,462.63/578,390.94 = 257,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,462.63x = 578,390.94 × 257,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,462.63x = 148,916,123,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,916,123,220.14/385,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,330.90

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