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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,662.80, 917,494.20 and 257,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,662.80, 917,494.20 and 257,368.80 is: 386,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,662.80 : 917,494.20 = 257,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,662.80/917,494.20 = 257,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,662.80x = 917,494.20 × 257,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,662.80x = 236,134,381,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,134,381,260.96/611,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,053.20

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