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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,427.40, 623,141.10 and 257,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,427.40, 623,141.10 and 257,833.80 is: 386,750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,427.40 : 623,141.10 = 257,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,427.40/623,141.10 = 257,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,427.40x = 623,141.10 × 257,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,427.40x = 160,666,837,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666,837,749.18/415,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,750.70

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