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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,951.76, 630,601.80 and 255,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,951.76, 630,601.80 and 255,747.28 is: 352,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,951.76 : 630,601.80 = 255,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,951.76/630,601.80 = 255,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,951.76x = 630,601.80 × 255,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,951.76x = 161,274,695,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,274,695,113.10/456,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,935.93

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