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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,764.34, 725,779.44 and 256,542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,764.34, 725,779.44 and 256,542.99 is: 384,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,764.34 : 725,779.44 = 256,542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,764.34/725,779.44 = 256,542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,764.34x = 725,779.44 × 256,542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,764.34x = 186,193,627,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,193,627,618.13/484,764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,091.02

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