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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,095.40, 630,784.74 and 255,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,095.40, 630,784.74 and 255,898.60 is: 353,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,095.40 : 630,784.74 = 255,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,095.40/630,784.74 = 255,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,095.40x = 630,784.74 × 255,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,095.40x = 161,416,931,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,416,931,867.36/457,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,136.20

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