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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,714.40, 917,899.65 and 256,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,714.40, 917,899.65 and 256,764.30 is: 385,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,714.40 : 917,899.65 = 256,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,714.40/917,899.65 = 256,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,714.40x = 917,899.65 × 256,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,714.40x = 235,683,861,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,683,861,102.50/611,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,284.15

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