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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,432.80, 552,649.20 and 256,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,432.80, 552,649.20 and 256,458.40 is: 384,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,432.80 : 552,649.20 = 256,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,432.80/552,649.20 = 256,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,432.80x = 552,649.20 × 256,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,432.80x = 141,731,529,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731,529,593.28/368,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,687.60

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