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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,950.56, 1,016,527.12 and 257,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,950.56, 1,016,527.12 and 257,256 is: 385,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,950.56 : 1,016,527.12 = 257,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,950.56/1,016,527.12 = 257,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,950.56x = 1,016,527.12 × 257,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,950.56x = 261,507,700,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,507,700,782.72/677,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,732.70

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