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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,621.80, 573,932.70 and 256,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,621.80, 573,932.70 and 256,650.60 is: 384,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,621.80 : 573,932.70 = 256,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,621.80/573,932.70 = 256,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,621.80x = 573,932.70 × 256,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,621.80x = 147,300,171,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,300,171,814.62/382,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,975.90

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