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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,009.60, 916,733.10 and 256,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,009.60, 916,733.10 and 256,132.40 is: 384,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,009.60 : 916,733.10 = 256,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,009.60/916,733.10 = 256,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,009.60x = 916,733.10 × 256,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,009.60x = 234,805,049,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,805,049,062.44/611,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,290.28

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