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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,445.80, 552,668.70 and 256,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,445.80, 552,668.70 and 256,471.40 is: 384,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,445.80 : 552,668.70 = 256,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,445.80/552,668.70 = 256,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,445.80x = 552,668.70 × 256,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,445.80x = 141,743,715,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,743,715,225.18/368,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,707.10

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