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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,061.08, 542,256.21 and 256,858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,061.08, 542,256.21 and 256,858.62 is: 354,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,061.08 : 542,256.21 = 256,858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,061.08/542,256.21 = 256,858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,061.08x = 542,256.21 × 256,858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,061.08x = 139,283,181,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,283,181,787.03/393,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,355.06

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