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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,441.60, 738,686.70 and 256,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,441.60, 738,686.70 and 256,245.60 is: 384,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,441.60 : 738,686.70 = 256,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,441.60/738,686.70 = 256,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,441.60x = 738,686.70 × 256,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,441.60x = 189,285,216,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,285,216,653.52/492,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,381.04

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