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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,996.80, 553,495.20 and 256,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,996.80, 553,495.20 and 256,439.20 is: 384,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,996.80 : 553,495.20 = 256,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,996.80/553,495.20 = 256,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,996.80x = 553,495.20 × 256,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,996.80x = 141,937,866,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,937,866,291.84/368,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,658.80

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