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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,932.84, 630,567.24 and 255,728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,932.84, 630,567.24 and 255,728.84 is: 352,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,932.84 : 630,567.24 = 255,728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,932.84/630,567.24 = 255,728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,932.84x = 630,567.24 × 255,728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,932.84x = 161,254,228,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254,228,827.20/456,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,905.75

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