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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,111.32, 485,279.10 and 256,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,111.32, 485,279.10 and 256,466.52 is: 353,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,111.32 : 485,279.10 = 256,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,111.32/485,279.10 = 256,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,111.32x = 485,279.10 × 256,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,111.32x = 124,457,842,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,457,842,005.73/352,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,461.63

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