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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,579.88, 630,046.02 and 255,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,579.88, 630,046.02 and 255,337 is: 352,345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,579.88 : 630,046.02 = 255,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,579.88/630,046.02 = 255,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,579.88x = 630,046.02 × 255,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,579.88x = 160,874,060,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,874,060,608.74/456,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,345.93

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