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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,759.60, 684,220.86 and 256,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,759.60, 684,220.86 and 256,780.32 is: 384,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,759.60 : 684,220.86 = 256,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,759.60/684,220.86 = 256,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,759.60x = 684,220.86 × 256,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,759.60x = 175,694,451,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,694,451,381.48/456,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,654.10

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