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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,958.80, 454,438.20 and 256,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,958.80, 454,438.20 and 256,302.80 is: 384,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,958.80 : 454,438.20 = 256,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,958.80/454,438.20 = 256,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,958.80x = 454,438.20 × 256,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,958.80x = 116,473,783,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,473,783,086.96/302,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,454.20

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