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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,254.72, 721,632.87 and 256,554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,254.72, 721,632.87 and 256,554.79 is: 384,699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,254.72 : 721,632.87 = 256,554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,254.72/721,632.87 = 256,554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,254.72x = 721,632.87 × 256,554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,254.72x = 185,138,369,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,138,369,419.95/481,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,699.33

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