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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,221.80, 1,225,832.70 and 256,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,221.80, 1,225,832.70 and 256,255.40 is: 384,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,221.80 : 1,225,832.70 = 256,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,221.80/1,225,832.70 = 256,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,221.80x = 1,225,832.70 × 256,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,221.80x = 314,126,248,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,126,248,871.58/817,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,383.10

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