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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,986.02, 630,640.20 and 255,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,986.02, 630,640.20 and 255,782.02 is: 352,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,986.02 : 630,640.20 = 255,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,986.02/630,640.20 = 255,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,986.02x = 630,640.20 × 255,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,986.02x = 161,306,424,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,306,424,249.20/456,986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,978.90

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