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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,651.96, 727,104.22 and 257,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,651.96, 727,104.22 and 257,427.56 is: 385,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,651.96 : 727,104.22 = 257,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,651.96/727,104.22 = 257,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,651.96x = 727,104.22 × 257,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,651.96x = 187,176,665,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,176,665,220.30/485,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,413.18

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