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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,510.20, 623,265.30 and 257,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,510.20, 623,265.30 and 257,225.40 is: 385,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,510.20 : 623,265.30 = 257,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,510.20/623,265.30 = 257,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,510.20x = 623,265.30 × 257,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,510.20x = 160,319,666,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,319,666,098.62/415,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,838.10

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