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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,432.30, 552,648.45 and 256,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,432.30, 552,648.45 and 256,457.90 is: 384,686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,432.30 : 552,648.45 = 256,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,432.30/552,648.45 = 256,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,432.30x = 552,648.45 × 256,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,432.30x = 141,731,060,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731,060,925.26/368,432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,686.85

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