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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,005.60, 916,727.10 and 256,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,005.60, 916,727.10 and 256,128.40 is: 384,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,005.60 : 916,727.10 = 256,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,005.60/916,727.10 = 256,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,005.60x = 916,727.10 × 256,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,005.60x = 234,799,845,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,799,845,359.64/611,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,284.28

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