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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,812.75, 631,781.60 and 256,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,812.75, 631,781.60 and 256,608.75 is: 354,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,812.75 : 631,781.60 = 256,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,812.75/631,781.60 = 256,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,812.75x = 631,781.60 × 256,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,812.75x = 162,120,685,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,120,685,365.96/457,812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,120.08

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