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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,931.84, 630,565.86 and 255,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,931.84, 630,565.86 and 255,727.84 is: 352,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,931.84 : 630,565.86 = 255,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,931.84/630,565.86 = 255,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,931.84x = 630,565.86 × 255,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,931.84x = 161,253,245,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,253,245,355.54/456,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,904.37

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