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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,658.76, 631,567.34 and 256,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,658.76, 631,567.34 and 256,454.76 is: 353,906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,658.76 : 631,567.34 = 256,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,658.76/631,567.34 = 256,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,658.76x = 631,567.34 × 256,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,658.76x = 161,968,450,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968,450,603.54/457,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,906.59

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