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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,609.70, 917,523.90 and 256,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,609.70, 917,523.90 and 256,659.60 is: 385,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,609.70 : 917,523.90 = 256,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,609.70/917,523.90 = 256,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,609.70x = 917,523.90 × 256,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,609.70x = 235,491,317,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,491,317,164.44/611,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,035.29

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