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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,812.10, 738,926.55 and 256,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,812.10, 738,926.55 and 256,616.10 is: 384,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,812.10 : 738,926.55 = 256,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,812.10/738,926.55 = 256,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,812.10x = 738,926.55 × 256,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,812.10x = 189,620,449,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,620,449,447.46/492,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,772.31

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