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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,572.88, 630,036.36 and 255,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,572.88, 630,036.36 and 255,330 is: 352,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,572.88 : 630,036.36 = 255,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,572.88/630,036.36 = 255,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,572.88x = 630,036.36 × 255,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,572.88x = 160,867,183,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,867,183,798.80/456,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,336.27

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