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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,785.01, 637,954.54 and 256,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,785.01, 637,954.54 and 256,950.56 is: 384,989.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,785.01 : 637,954.54 = 256,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,785.01/637,954.54 = 256,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,785.01x = 637,954.54 × 256,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,785.01x = 163,922,776,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,922,776,307.54/425,785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,989.54

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