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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,882.20, 542,823.30 and 256,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,882.20, 542,823.30 and 256,906.20 is: 385,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,882.20 : 542,823.30 = 256,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,882.20/542,823.30 = 256,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,882.20x = 542,823.30 × 256,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,882.20x = 139,454,671,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,454,671,274.46/361,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,359.30

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