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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,856, 1,049,939.52 and 256,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,856, 1,049,939.52 and 256,624 is: 384,993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,856 : 1,049,939.52 = 256,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,856/1,049,939.52 = 256,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,856x = 1,049,939.52 × 256,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,856x = 269,439,679,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,439,679,380.48/699,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,993.03

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