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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,861.32, 639,719.24 and 257,460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,861.32, 639,719.24 and 257,460.95 is: 386,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,861.32 : 639,719.24 = 257,460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,861.32/639,719.24 = 257,460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,861.32x = 639,719.24 × 257,460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,861.32x = 164,702,723,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,702,723,263.68/425,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,752.01

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