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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,817, 587,631.78 and 256,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,817, 587,631.78 and 256,053.96 is: 353,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,817 : 587,631.78 = 256,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,817/587,631.78 = 256,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,817x = 587,631.78 × 256,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,817x = 150,465,444,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,465,444,290.85/425,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,357.06

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