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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,179.93, 569,085.75 and 257,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,179.93, 569,085.75 and 257,366.88 is: 355,339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,179.93 : 569,085.75 = 257,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,179.93/569,085.75 = 257,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,179.93x = 569,085.75 × 257,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,179.93x = 146,463,823,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,463,823,929.96/412,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,339.53

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