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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,814.40, 437,721.60 and 256,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,814.40, 437,721.60 and 256,822.40 is: 385,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,814.40 : 437,721.60 = 256,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,814.40/437,721.60 = 256,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,814.40x = 437,721.60 × 256,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,814.40x = 112,416,711,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416,711,843.84/291,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,233.60

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