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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,881.40, 679,322.10 and 256,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,881.40, 679,322.10 and 256,273.40 is: 384,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,881.40 : 679,322.10 = 256,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,881.40/679,322.10 = 256,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,881.40x = 679,322.10 × 256,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,881.40x = 174,092,184,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,092,184,262.14/452,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,410.10

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