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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,429.52, 631,193.64 and 256,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,429.52, 631,193.64 and 256,225.52 is: 353,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,429.52 : 631,193.64 = 256,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,429.52/631,193.64 = 256,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,429.52x = 631,193.64 × 256,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,429.52x = 161,727,918,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,727,918,629.69/457,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,558.11

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