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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,740.69, 917,806.04 and 256,659.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,740.69, 917,806.04 and 256,659.37 is: 385,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,740.69 : 917,806.04 = 256,659.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,740.69/917,806.04 = 256,659.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,740.69x = 917,806.04 × 256,659.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,740.69x = 235,563,517,393.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,563,517,393.26/611,740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,070.87

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