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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,459.60, 738,713.70 and 256,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,459.60, 738,713.70 and 256,263.60 is: 384,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,459.60 : 738,713.70 = 256,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,459.60/738,713.70 = 256,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,459.60x = 738,713.70 × 256,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,459.60x = 189,305,432,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,305,432,131.32/492,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,408.05

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