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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,666.60, 533,499.90 and 256,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,666.60, 533,499.90 and 256,522.60 is: 384,783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,666.60 : 533,499.90 = 256,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,666.60/533,499.90 = 256,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,666.60x = 533,499.90 × 256,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,666.60x = 136,854,781,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,854,781,447.74/355,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,783.90

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