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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,380.80, 552,571.20 and 256,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,380.80, 552,571.20 and 256,406.40 is: 384,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,380.80 : 552,571.20 = 256,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,380.80/552,571.20 = 256,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,380.80x = 552,571.20 × 256,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,380.80x = 141,682,792,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,682,792,135.68/368,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,609.60

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