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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,719.91, 896,793.97 and 256,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,719.91, 896,793.97 and 256,019.99 is: 384,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,719.91 : 896,793.97 = 256,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,719.91/896,793.97 = 256,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,719.91x = 896,793.97 × 256,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,719.91x = 229,597,182,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,597,182,591.41/597,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,121.69

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