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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,249.22, 723,182.38 and 256,768.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,249.22, 723,182.38 and 256,768.25 is: 385,850.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,249.22 : 723,182.38 = 256,768.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,249.22/723,182.38 = 256,768.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,249.22x = 723,182.38 × 256,768.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,249.22x = 185,690,269,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,690,269,885.60/481,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,850.54

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