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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,416.20, 542,124.30 and 256,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,416.20, 542,124.30 and 256,440.20 is: 384,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,416.20 : 542,124.30 = 256,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,416.20/542,124.30 = 256,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,416.20x = 542,124.30 × 256,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,416.20x = 139,022,463,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,022,463,916.86/361,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,660.30

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