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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,851.76, 631,833.44 and 256,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,851.76, 631,833.44 and 256,647.76 is: 354,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,851.76 : 631,833.44 = 256,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,851.76/631,833.44 = 256,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,851.76x = 631,833.44 × 256,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,851.76x = 162,158,637,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,158,637,069.09/457,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,172.79

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