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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,047.40, 456,071.10 and 256,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,047.40, 456,071.10 and 256,808.20 is: 385,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,047.40 : 456,071.10 = 256,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,047.40/456,071.10 = 256,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,047.40x = 456,071.10 × 256,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,047.40x = 117,122,798,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,122,798,263.02/304,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,212.30

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