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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,116.16, 588,111.84 and 256,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,116.16, 588,111.84 and 256,366.08 is: 353,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,116.16 : 588,111.84 = 256,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,116.16/588,111.84 = 256,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,116.16x = 588,111.84 × 256,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,116.16x = 150,771,927,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,771,927,022.39/426,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,828.23

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