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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,262.07, 544,322.73 and 256,572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,262.07, 544,322.73 and 256,572.19 is: 354,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,262.07 : 544,322.73 = 256,572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,262.07/544,322.73 = 256,572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,262.07x = 544,322.73 × 256,572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,262.07x = 139,658,074,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,658,074,902.88/394,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,226.50

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