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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,818.40, 437,727.60 and 256,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,818.40, 437,727.60 and 256,826.40 is: 385,239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,818.40 : 437,727.60 = 256,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,818.40/437,727.60 = 256,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,818.40x = 437,727.60 × 256,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,818.40x = 112,420,003,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,420,003,688.64/291,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,239.60

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