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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,573.40, 917,688.15 and 256,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,573.40, 917,688.15 and 256,623.30 is: 385,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,573.40 : 917,688.15 = 256,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,573.40/917,688.15 = 256,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,573.40x = 917,688.15 × 256,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,573.40x = 235,500,161,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,500,161,423.90/611,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,072.60

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