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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,010.83, 629,230.61 and 259,782.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,010.83, 629,230.61 and 259,782.46 is: 358,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,010.83 : 629,230.61 = 259,782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,010.83/629,230.61 = 259,782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,010.83x = 629,230.61 × 259,782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,010.83x = 163,463,074,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,463,074,849.48/456,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,463.14

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