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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,169.76, 1,225,754.64 and 256,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,169.76, 1,225,754.64 and 256,248 is: 384,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,169.76 : 1,225,754.64 = 256,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,169.76/1,225,754.64 = 256,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,169.76x = 1,225,754.64 × 256,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,169.76x = 314,097,174,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,097,174,990.72/817,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,372.00

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