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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,805, 917,838.80 and 256,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,805, 917,838.80 and 256,614.32 is: 384,976.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,805 : 917,838.80 = 256,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,805/917,838.80 = 256,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,805x = 917,838.80 × 256,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,805x = 235,530,579,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,530,579,531.62/611,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,976.55

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