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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,205.80, 573,308.70 and 256,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,205.80, 573,308.70 and 256,234.60 is: 384,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,205.80 : 573,308.70 = 256,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,205.80/573,308.70 = 256,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,205.80x = 573,308.70 × 256,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,205.80x = 146,901,525,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,901,525,421.02/382,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,351.90

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