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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,737.31, 917,800.98 and 256,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,737.31, 917,800.98 and 256,655.99 is: 385,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,737.31 : 917,800.98 = 256,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,737.31/917,800.98 = 256,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,737.31x = 917,800.98 × 256,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,737.31x = 235,559,120,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,559,120,476.91/611,737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,065.80

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