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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,744.40, 622,116.60 and 257,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,744.40, 622,116.60 and 257,150.80 is: 385,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,744.40 : 622,116.60 = 257,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,744.40/622,116.60 = 257,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,744.40x = 622,116.60 × 257,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,744.40x = 159,977,781,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,977,781,383.28/414,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,726.20

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