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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,835.76, 631,811.34 and 256,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,835.76, 631,811.34 and 256,631.76 is: 354,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,835.76 : 631,811.34 = 256,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,835.76/631,811.34 = 256,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,835.76x = 631,811.34 × 256,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,835.76x = 162,142,856,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142,856,172.16/457,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,150.70

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