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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,256.30, 804,962.85 and 256,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,256.30, 804,962.85 and 256,168.30 is: 383,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,256.30 : 804,962.85 = 256,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,256.30/804,962.85 = 256,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,256.30x = 804,962.85 × 256,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,256.30x = 206,205,964,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,205,964,847.66/537,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,813.02

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