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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,859.32, 639,716.24 and 257,458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,859.32, 639,716.24 and 257,458.95 is: 386,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,859.32 : 639,716.24 = 257,458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,859.32/639,716.24 = 257,458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,859.32x = 639,716.24 × 257,458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,859.32x = 164,700,672,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,700,672,092.00/425,859.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,749.02

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