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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,003.56, 622,780.62 and 257,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,003.56, 622,780.62 and 257,723.08 is: 385,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,003.56 : 622,780.62 = 257,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,003.56/622,780.62 = 257,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,003.56x = 622,780.62 × 257,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,003.56x = 160,504,939,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,504,939,550.71/416,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,825.88

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