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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,010.80, 412,823.40 and 256,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,010.80, 412,823.40 and 256,962.80 is: 385,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,010.80 : 412,823.40 = 256,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,010.80/412,823.40 = 256,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,010.80x = 412,823.40 × 256,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,010.80x = 106,080,256,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,080,256,769.52/275,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,731.24

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