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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,636.81, 565,067.26 and 256,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,636.81, 565,067.26 and 256,409.02 is: 353,699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,636.81 : 565,067.26 = 256,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,636.81/565,067.26 = 256,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,636.81x = 565,067.26 × 256,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,636.81x = 144,888,342,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,888,342,370.69/409,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,699.52

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