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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,255.20, 721,633.62 and 256,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,255.20, 721,633.62 and 256,555.30 is: 384,700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,255.20 : 721,633.62 = 256,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,255.20/721,633.62 = 256,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,255.20x = 721,633.62 × 256,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,255.20x = 185,138,929,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,138,929,869.19/481,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,700.11

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