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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,543.90, 622,276.65 and 256,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,543.90, 622,276.65 and 256,950.30 is: 385,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,543.90 : 622,276.65 = 256,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,543.90/622,276.65 = 256,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,543.90x = 622,276.65 × 256,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,543.90x = 159,894,171,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,894,171,900.50/414,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,711.07

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