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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,644.10, 804,966.15 and 256,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,644.10, 804,966.15 and 256,708.10 is: 385,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,644.10 : 804,966.15 = 256,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,644.10/804,966.15 = 256,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,644.10x = 804,966.15 × 256,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,644.10x = 206,641,330,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,641,330,930.82/536,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,062.15

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