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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,616.88, 630,097.08 and 255,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,616.88, 630,097.08 and 255,374 is: 352,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,616.88 : 630,097.08 = 255,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,616.88/630,097.08 = 255,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,616.88x = 630,097.08 × 255,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,616.88x = 160,910,411,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,910,411,707.92/456,616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,396.98

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