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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,318.60, 738,186.30 and 256,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,318.60, 738,186.30 and 256,122.60 is: 384,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,318.60 : 738,186.30 = 256,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,318.60/738,186.30 = 256,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,318.60x = 738,186.30 × 256,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,318.60x = 189,066,194,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,066,194,440.38/492,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,032.20

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