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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,626.08, 541,685.92 and 256,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,626.08, 541,685.92 and 256,739.52 is: 354,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,626.08 : 541,685.92 = 256,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,626.08/541,685.92 = 256,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,626.08x = 541,685.92 × 256,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,626.08x = 139,072,183,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,072,183,091.56/392,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,210.25

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