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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,048.70, 916,682.40 and 256,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,048.70, 916,682.40 and 256,098.60 is: 384,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,048.70 : 916,682.40 = 256,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,048.70/916,682.40 = 256,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,048.70x = 916,682.40 × 256,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,048.70x = 234,761,079,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,761,079,284.64/611,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,193.73

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