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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,999.40, 917,999.10 and 256,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,999.40, 917,999.10 and 256,895.40 is: 385,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,999.40 : 917,999.10 = 256,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,999.40/917,999.10 = 256,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,999.40x = 917,999.10 × 256,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,999.40x = 235,829,745,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,829,745,994.14/611,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,343.10

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