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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,427.52, 631,190.88 and 256,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,427.52, 631,190.88 and 256,223.52 is: 353,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,427.52 : 631,190.88 = 256,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,427.52/631,190.88 = 256,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,427.52x = 631,190.88 × 256,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,427.52x = 161,725,949,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,725,949,065.50/457,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,555.35

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