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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,979.80, 623,052.90 and 257,515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,979.80, 623,052.90 and 257,515.80 is: 386,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,979.80 : 623,052.90 = 257,515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,979.80/623,052.90 = 257,515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,979.80x = 623,052.90 × 257,515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,979.80x = 160,445,965,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,445,965,985.82/414,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,635.60

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