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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,262.82, 615,831.86 and 255,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,262.82, 615,831.86 and 255,264.82 is: 352,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,262.82 : 615,831.86 = 255,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,262.82/615,831.86 = 255,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,262.82x = 615,831.86 × 255,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,262.82x = 157,200,207,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200,207,991.75/446,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,259.26

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