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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,243.40, 630,988.98 and 256,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,243.40, 630,988.98 and 256,046.60 is: 353,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,243.40 : 630,988.98 = 256,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,243.40/630,988.98 = 256,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,243.40x = 630,988.98 × 256,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,243.40x = 161,562,582,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,562,582,966.47/457,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,340.44

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