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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,544.40, 622,277.40 and 256,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,544.40, 622,277.40 and 256,950.80 is: 385,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,544.40 : 622,277.40 = 256,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,544.40/622,277.40 = 256,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,544.40x = 622,277.40 × 256,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,544.40x = 159,894,675,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,894,675,751.92/414,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,711.82

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