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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,021.92, 577,170.72 and 257,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,021.92, 577,170.72 and 257,093.28 is: 354,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,021.92 : 577,170.72 = 257,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,021.92/577,170.72 = 257,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,021.92x = 577,170.72 × 257,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,021.92x = 148,386,713,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,386,713,524.76/418,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,973.52

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