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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,445.80, 573,668.70 and 256,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,445.80, 573,668.70 and 256,474.60 is: 384,711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,445.80 : 573,668.70 = 256,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,445.80/573,668.70 = 256,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,445.80x = 573,668.70 × 256,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,445.80x = 147,131,450,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,131,450,365.02/382,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,711.90

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