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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,954.26, 630,605.25 and 255,749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,954.26, 630,605.25 and 255,749.78 is: 352,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,954.26 : 630,605.25 = 255,749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,954.26/630,605.25 = 255,749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,954.26x = 630,605.25 × 255,749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,954.26x = 161,277,153,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,277,153,954.35/456,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,939.38

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