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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,481.40, 622,182.90 and 256,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,481.40, 622,182.90 and 256,887.80 is: 385,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,481.40 : 622,182.90 = 256,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,481.40/622,182.90 = 256,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,481.40x = 622,182.90 × 256,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,481.40x = 159,831,196,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,831,196,378.62/414,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,617.30

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