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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,968.08, 1,015,462.92 and 256,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,968.08, 1,015,462.92 and 256,130.96 is: 384,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,968.08 : 1,015,462.92 = 256,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,968.08/1,015,462.92 = 256,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,968.08x = 1,015,462.92 × 256,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,968.08x = 260,091,492,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,091,492,544.00/676,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,200.53

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