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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,232.81, 637,528.50 and 256,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,232.81, 637,528.50 and 256,713.08 is: 384,876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,232.81 : 637,528.50 = 256,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,232.81/637,528.50 = 256,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,232.81x = 637,528.50 × 256,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,232.81x = 163,661,901,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,661,901,635.14/425,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,876.00

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