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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,024.80, 436,537.20 and 256,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,024.80, 436,537.20 and 256,032.80 is: 384,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,024.80 : 436,537.20 = 256,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,024.80/436,537.20 = 256,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,024.80x = 436,537.20 × 256,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,024.80x = 111,767,841,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,767,841,620.16/291,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,049.20

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