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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,947.80, 454,421.70 and 256,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,947.80, 454,421.70 and 256,291.80 is: 384,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,947.80 : 454,421.70 = 256,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,947.80/454,421.70 = 256,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,947.80x = 454,421.70 × 256,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,947.80x = 116,464,555,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464,555,452.06/302,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,437.70

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