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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,310.94, 631,107.99 and 256,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,310.94, 631,107.99 and 256,108.38 is: 353,440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,310.94 : 631,107.99 = 256,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,310.94/631,107.99 = 256,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,310.94x = 631,107.99 × 256,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,310.94x = 161,632,044,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,632,044,923.96/457,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,440.14

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