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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,648, 1,226,483.04 and 256,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,648, 1,226,483.04 and 256,682.56 is: 385,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,648 : 1,226,483.04 = 256,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,648/1,226,483.04 = 256,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,648x = 1,226,483.04 × 256,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,648x = 314,816,806,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,816,806,503.78/817,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,027.31

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