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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,603.80, 573,905.70 and 256,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,603.80, 573,905.70 and 256,632.60 is: 384,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,603.80 : 573,905.70 = 256,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,603.80/573,905.70 = 256,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,603.80x = 573,905.70 × 256,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,603.80x = 147,282,911,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282,911,945.82/382,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,948.90

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