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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,782.97, 552,814.49 and 257,724.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,782.97, 552,814.49 and 257,724.01 is: 355,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,782.97 : 552,814.49 = 257,724.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,782.97/552,814.49 = 257,724.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,782.97x = 552,814.49 × 257,724.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,782.97x = 142,473,563,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,473,563,096.21/400,782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,488.07

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