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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,571.88, 630,034.98 and 255,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,571.88, 630,034.98 and 255,329 is: 352,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,571.88 : 630,034.98 = 255,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,571.88/630,034.98 = 255,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,571.88x = 630,034.98 × 255,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,571.88x = 160,866,201,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,866,201,408.42/456,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,334.89

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