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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,867.60, 610,301.40 and 257,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,867.60, 610,301.40 and 257,568.40 is: 386,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,867.60 : 610,301.40 = 257,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,867.60/610,301.40 = 257,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,867.60x = 610,301.40 × 257,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,867.60x = 157,194,355,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,194,355,115.76/406,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,352.60

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