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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,512.60, 384,768.90 and 244,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,512.60, 384,768.90 and 244,265.40 is: 366,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,512.60 : 384,768.90 = 244,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,512.60/384,768.90 = 244,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,512.60x = 384,768.90 × 244,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,512.60x = 93,985,729,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,985,729,266.06/256,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,398.10

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