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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,411.20, 542,116.80 and 256,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,411.20, 542,116.80 and 256,435.20 is: 384,652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,411.20 : 542,116.80 = 256,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,411.20/542,116.80 = 256,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,411.20x = 542,116.80 × 256,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,411.20x = 139,017,830,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,017,830,031.36/361,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,652.80

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