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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,314.06, 541,254.16 and 256,426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,314.06, 541,254.16 and 256,426.48 is: 353,777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,314.06 : 541,254.16 = 256,426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,314.06/541,254.16 = 256,426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,314.06x = 541,254.16 × 256,426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,314.06x = 138,791,899,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,899,034.16/392,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,777.53

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