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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,277.80, 804,995.10 and 256,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,277.80, 804,995.10 and 256,189.80 is: 383,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,277.80 : 804,995.10 = 256,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,277.80/804,995.10 = 256,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,277.80x = 804,995.10 × 256,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,277.80x = 206,231,533,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,231,533,669.98/537,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,845.25

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