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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,950.76, 630,600.42 and 255,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,950.76, 630,600.42 and 255,746.28 is: 352,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,950.76 : 630,600.42 = 255,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,950.76/630,600.42 = 255,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,950.76x = 630,600.42 × 255,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,950.76x = 161,273,711,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,273,711,581.44/456,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,934.55

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