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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,004.40, 955,506.60 and 257,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,004.40, 955,506.60 and 257,924.40 is: 386,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,004.40 : 955,506.60 = 257,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,004.40/955,506.60 = 257,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,004.40x = 955,506.60 × 257,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,004.40x = 246,448,466,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,448,466,501.04/637,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,886.60

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