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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783.20, 637,951.82 and 256,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783.20, 637,951.82 and 256,948.76 is: 384,986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783.20 : 637,951.82 = 256,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783.20/637,951.82 = 256,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783.20x = 637,951.82 × 256,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783.20x = 163,920,925,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,920,925,810.40/425,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,986.83

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