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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,666.70, 517,000.05 and 256,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,666.70, 517,000.05 and 256,093.20 is: 384,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,666.70 : 517,000.05 = 256,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,666.70/517,000.05 = 256,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,666.70x = 517,000.05 × 256,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,666.70x = 132,400,197,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,400,197,204.66/344,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,139.80

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