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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,977.08, 916,288.50 and 255,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,977.08, 916,288.50 and 255,981.08 is: 383,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,977.08 : 916,288.50 = 255,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,977.08/916,288.50 = 255,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,977.08x = 916,288.50 × 255,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,977.08x = 234,552,519,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,552,519,821.58/610,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,897.41

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