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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,262.84, 624,368.34 and 256,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,262.84, 624,368.34 and 256,369.20 is: 384,537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,262.84 : 624,368.34 = 256,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,262.84/624,368.34 = 256,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,262.84x = 624,368.34 × 256,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,262.84x = 160,068,811,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,068,811,831.13/416,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,537.84

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