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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,313.06, 541,252.78 and 256,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,313.06, 541,252.78 and 256,425.48 is: 353,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,313.06 : 541,252.78 = 256,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,313.06/541,252.78 = 256,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,313.06x = 541,252.78 × 256,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,313.06x = 138,791,003,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,003,912.83/392,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,776.15

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