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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,454.80, 573,682.20 and 256,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,454.80, 573,682.20 and 256,483.60 is: 384,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,454.80 : 573,682.20 = 256,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,454.80/573,682.20 = 256,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,454.80x = 573,682.20 × 256,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,454.80x = 147,140,075,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,140,075,911.92/382,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,725.40

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