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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,427.20, 623,140.80 and 257,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,427.20, 623,140.80 and 257,142.40 is: 385,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,427.20 : 623,140.80 = 257,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,427.20/623,140.80 = 257,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,427.20x = 623,140.80 × 257,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,427.20x = 160,235,920,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,235,920,849.92/415,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,713.60

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