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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,097.68, 916,690.68 and 255,754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,097.68, 916,690.68 and 255,754.16 is: 383,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,097.68 : 916,690.68 = 255,754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,097.68/916,690.68 = 255,754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,097.68x = 916,690.68 × 255,754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,097.68x = 234,447,454,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,447,454,843.23/611,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,649.72

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