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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,159.44, 579,716.52 and 256,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,159.44, 579,716.52 and 256,774.16 is: 354,285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,159.44 : 579,716.52 = 256,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,159.44/579,716.52 = 256,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,159.44x = 579,716.52 × 256,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,159.44x = 148,856,222,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,856,222,461.12/420,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,285.08

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