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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,286.88, 609,534 and 257,583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,286.88, 609,534 and 257,583.84 is: 386,441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,286.88 : 609,534 = 257,583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,286.88/609,534 = 257,583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,286.88x = 609,534 × 257,583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,286.88x = 157,006,108,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,006,108,330.56/406,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,441.49

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