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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,942.38, 1,015,425.09 and 256,416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,942.38, 1,015,425.09 and 256,416.30 is: 384,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,942.38 : 1,015,425.09 = 256,416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,942.38/1,015,425.09 = 256,416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,942.38x = 1,015,425.09 × 256,416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,942.38x = 260,371,544,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,371,544,504.97/676,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,628.81

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