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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,751.30, 738,954.15 and 256,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,751.30, 738,954.15 and 256,015.30 is: 383,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,751.30 : 738,954.15 = 256,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,751.30/738,954.15 = 256,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,751.30x = 738,954.15 × 256,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,751.30x = 189,183,568,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,183,568,398.50/492,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,933.17

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