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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,714.80, 917,572.20 and 257,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,714.80, 917,572.20 and 257,420.80 is: 386,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,714.80 : 917,572.20 = 257,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,714.80/917,572.20 = 257,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,714.80x = 917,572.20 × 257,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,714.80x = 236,202,169,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,202,169,781.76/611,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,131.20

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