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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,611.10, 804,916.65 and 256,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,611.10, 804,916.65 and 256,675.10 is: 385,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,611.10 : 804,916.65 = 256,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,611.10/804,916.65 = 256,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,611.10x = 804,916.65 × 256,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,611.10x = 206,602,061,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,602,061,630.42/536,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,012.65

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