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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,958.84, 630,603.12 and 255,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,958.84, 630,603.12 and 255,754.84 is: 352,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,958.84 : 630,603.12 = 255,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,958.84/630,603.12 = 255,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,958.84x = 630,603.12 × 255,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,958.84x = 161,279,800,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,279,800,059.10/456,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,941.63

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