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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,314.43, 541,254.66 and 256,426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,314.43, 541,254.66 and 256,426.85 is: 353,778.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,314.43 : 541,254.66 = 256,426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,314.43/541,254.66 = 256,426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,314.43x = 541,254.66 × 256,426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,314.43x = 138,792,227,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,792,227,511.62/392,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,778.03

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