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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,800.10, 738,908.55 and 256,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,800.10, 738,908.55 and 256,604.10 is: 384,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,800.10 : 738,908.55 = 256,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,800.10/738,908.55 = 256,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,800.10x = 738,908.55 × 256,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,800.10x = 189,606,963,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,606,963,455.06/492,800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,754.31

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