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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,366.60, 738,574.20 and 256,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,366.60, 738,574.20 and 256,170.60 is: 384,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,366.60 : 738,574.20 = 256,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,366.60/738,574.20 = 256,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,366.60x = 738,574.20 × 256,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,366.60x = 189,200,995,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,200,995,958.52/492,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,268.54

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