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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,814, 631,783.32 and 256,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,814, 631,783.32 and 256,610 is: 354,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,814 : 631,783.32 = 256,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,814/631,783.32 = 256,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,814x = 631,783.32 × 256,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,814x = 162,121,917,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,917,745.20/457,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,121.80

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