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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,606.47, 637,283.40 and 256,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,606.47, 637,283.40 and 256,901.29 is: 384,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,606.47 : 637,283.40 = 256,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,606.47/637,283.40 = 256,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,606.47x = 637,283.40 × 256,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,606.47x = 163,718,924,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,718,924,999.00/425,606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,672.08

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