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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,250.22, 723,183.88 and 256,769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,250.22, 723,183.88 and 256,769.25 is: 385,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,250.22 : 723,183.88 = 256,769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,250.22/723,183.88 = 256,769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,250.22x = 723,183.88 × 256,769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,250.22x = 185,691,382,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,691,382,479.69/481,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,852.05

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