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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,503.20, 623,254.80 and 257,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,503.20, 623,254.80 and 257,218.40 is: 385,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,503.20 : 623,254.80 = 257,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,503.20/623,254.80 = 257,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,503.20x = 623,254.80 × 257,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,503.20x = 160,312,602,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,312,602,448.32/415,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,827.60

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