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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,464.80, 609,697.20 and 256,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,464.80, 609,697.20 and 256,217.90 is: 384,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,464.80 : 609,697.20 = 256,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,464.80/609,697.20 = 256,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,464.80x = 609,697.20 × 256,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,464.80x = 156,215,336,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,215,336,219.88/406,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,326.85

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