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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,094.98, 473,643.11 and 256,640.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,094.98, 473,643.11 and 256,640.17 is: 384,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,094.98 : 473,643.11 = 256,640.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,094.98/473,643.11 = 256,640.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,094.98x = 473,643.11 × 256,640.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,094.98x = 121,555,846,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,555,846,986.53/316,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,554.82

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