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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,791.84, 624,436.08 and 256,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,791.84, 624,436.08 and 256,588.96 is: 384,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,791.84 : 624,436.08 = 256,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,791.84/624,436.08 = 256,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,791.84x = 624,436.08 × 256,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,791.84x = 160,223,404,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,223,404,353.68/416,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,420.68

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