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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,311.06, 541,250.02 and 256,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,311.06, 541,250.02 and 256,423.48 is: 353,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,311.06 : 541,250.02 = 256,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,311.06/541,250.02 = 256,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,311.06x = 541,250.02 × 256,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,311.06x = 138,789,213,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789,213,678.47/392,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,773.39

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