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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,042.53, 1,295,950 and 256,817.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,042.53, 1,295,950 and 256,817.89 is: 385,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,042.53 : 1,295,950 = 256,817.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,042.53/1,295,950 = 256,817.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,042.53x = 1,295,950 × 256,817.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,042.53x = 332,823,144,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,823,144,545.50/864,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,193.01

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