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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,257.80, 804,965.10 and 256,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,257.80, 804,965.10 and 256,169.80 is: 383,815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,257.80 : 804,965.10 = 256,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,257.80/804,965.10 = 256,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,257.80x = 804,965.10 × 256,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,257.80x = 206,207,748,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,207,748,673.98/537,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,815.27

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