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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,996.40, 917,994.60 and 256,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,996.40, 917,994.60 and 256,892.40 is: 385,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,996.40 : 917,994.60 = 256,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,996.40/917,994.60 = 256,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,996.40x = 917,994.60 × 256,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,996.40x = 235,825,835,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,825,835,981.04/611,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,338.60

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