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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,305.80, 573,458.70 and 256,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,305.80, 573,458.70 and 256,334.60 is: 384,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,305.80 : 573,458.70 = 256,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,305.80/573,458.70 = 256,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,305.80x = 573,458.70 × 256,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,305.80x = 146,997,306,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,997,306,481.02/382,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,501.90

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