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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,294.77, 554,493.42 and 256,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,294.77, 554,493.42 and 256,284.63 is: 383,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,294.77 : 554,493.42 = 256,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,294.77/554,493.42 = 256,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,294.77x = 554,493.42 × 256,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,294.77x = 142,108,140,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,108,140,982.14/370,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,770.32

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