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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,339.60, 738,217.80 and 256,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,339.60, 738,217.80 and 256,143.60 is: 384,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,339.60 : 738,217.80 = 256,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,339.60/738,217.80 = 256,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,339.60x = 738,217.80 × 256,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,339.60x = 189,089,764,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,089,764,876.08/492,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,063.69

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