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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,874.40, 679,311.60 and 256,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,874.40, 679,311.60 and 256,266.40 is: 384,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,874.40 : 679,311.60 = 256,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,874.40/679,311.60 = 256,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,874.40x = 679,311.60 × 256,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,874.40x = 174,084,738,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,084,738,210.24/452,874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,399.60

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