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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,047.60, 524,149.80 and 256,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,047.60, 524,149.80 and 256,044.40 is: 383,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,047.60 : 524,149.80 = 256,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,047.60/524,149.80 = 256,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,047.60x = 524,149.80 × 256,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,047.60x = 134,205,621,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,205,621,051.12/350,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,392.49

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