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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,578.88, 630,044.64 and 255,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,578.88, 630,044.64 and 255,336 is: 352,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,578.88 : 630,044.64 = 255,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,578.88/630,044.64 = 255,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,578.88x = 630,044.64 × 255,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,578.88x = 160,873,078,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,873,078,199.04/456,578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,344.55

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