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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,959.84, 630,604.50 and 255,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,959.84, 630,604.50 and 255,755.84 is: 352,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,959.84 : 630,604.50 = 255,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,959.84/630,604.50 = 255,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,959.84x = 630,604.50 × 255,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,959.84x = 161,280,783,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,280,783,605.28/456,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,943.01

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