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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783.14, 637,951.72 and 256,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783.14, 637,951.72 and 256,948.70 is: 384,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783.14 : 637,951.72 = 256,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783.14/637,951.72 = 256,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783.14x = 637,951.72 × 256,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783.14x = 163,920,865,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,920,865,116.76/425,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,986.74

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