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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,081.14, 589,371.80 and 257,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,081.14, 589,371.80 and 257,348.07 is: 355,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,081.14 : 589,371.80 = 257,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,081.14/589,371.80 = 257,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,081.14x = 589,371.80 × 257,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,081.14x = 151,673,693,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,673,693,955.69/427,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,140.23

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