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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,533.60, 428,300.40 and 256,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,533.60, 428,300.40 and 256,042.40 is: 384,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,533.60 : 428,300.40 = 256,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,533.60/428,300.40 = 256,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,533.60x = 428,300.40 × 256,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,533.60x = 109,663,062,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,663,062,336.96/285,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,063.60

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