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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,946.80, 623,003.40 and 257,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,946.80, 623,003.40 and 257,482.80 is: 386,586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,946.80 : 623,003.40 = 257,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,946.80/623,003.40 = 257,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,946.80x = 623,003.40 × 257,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,946.80x = 160,412,659,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,412,659,841.52/414,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,586.09

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