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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,301.56, 726,205.66 and 256,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,301.56, 726,205.66 and 256,722.28 is: 384,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,301.56 : 726,205.66 = 256,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,301.56/726,205.66 = 256,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,301.56x = 726,205.66 × 256,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,301.56x = 186,433,172,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,433,172,784.11/484,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,952.66

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