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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,926.34, 630,558.27 and 255,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,926.34, 630,558.27 and 255,722.34 is: 352,896.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,926.34 : 630,558.27 = 255,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,926.34/630,558.27 = 255,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,926.34x = 630,558.27 × 255,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,926.34x = 161,247,836,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,247,836,310.75/456,926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,896.78

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