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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,623.10, 804,934.65 and 256,687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,623.10, 804,934.65 and 256,687.10 is: 385,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,623.10 : 804,934.65 = 256,687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,623.10/804,934.65 = 256,687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,623.10x = 804,934.65 × 256,687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,623.10x = 206,616,340,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,616,340,998.02/536,623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,030.65

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