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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,329.91, 556,035.59 and 256,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,329.91, 556,035.59 and 256,279.41 is: 383,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,329.91 : 556,035.59 = 256,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,329.91/556,035.59 = 256,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,329.91x = 556,035.59 × 256,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,329.91x = 142,500,471,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,500,471,662.81/371,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,757.06

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