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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,719.42, 637,856.50 and 256,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,719.42, 637,856.50 and 256,884.98 is: 384,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,719.42 : 637,856.50 = 256,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,719.42/637,856.50 = 256,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,719.42x = 637,856.50 × 256,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,719.42x = 163,855,754,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,855,754,245.37/425,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,891.43

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