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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,897.40, 639,773.80 and 257,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,897.40, 639,773.80 and 257,497.08 is: 386,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,897.40 : 639,773.80 = 257,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,897.40/639,773.80 = 257,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,897.40x = 639,773.80 × 257,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,897.40x = 164,739,885,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,739,885,360.50/425,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,806.51

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