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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,803.10, 739,228.95 and 256,607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,803.10, 739,228.95 and 256,607.10 is: 384,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,803.10 : 739,228.95 = 256,607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,803.10/739,228.95 = 256,607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,803.10x = 739,228.95 × 256,607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,803.10x = 189,691,397,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,691,397,095.55/492,803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,923.30

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