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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,726.80, 917,590.20 and 257,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,726.80, 917,590.20 and 257,432.80 is: 386,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,726.80 : 917,590.20 = 257,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,726.80/917,590.20 = 257,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,726.80x = 917,590.20 × 257,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,726.80x = 236,217,814,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,217,814,438.56/611,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,149.20

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