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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,569, 630,067.38 and 255,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,569, 630,067.38 and 255,365 is: 352,404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,569 : 630,067.38 = 255,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,569/630,067.38 = 255,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,569x = 630,067.38 × 255,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,569x = 160,897,156,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,897,156,493.70/456,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,404.91

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