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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,853.92, 552,912.58 and 257,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,853.92, 552,912.58 and 257,794.96 is: 355,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,853.92 : 552,912.58 = 257,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,853.92/552,912.58 = 257,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,853.92x = 552,912.58 × 257,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,853.92x = 142,538,076,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538,076,444.60/400,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,586.09

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