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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,855.26, 631,838.27 and 256,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,855.26, 631,838.27 and 256,651.26 is: 354,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,855.26 : 631,838.27 = 256,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,855.26/631,838.27 = 256,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,855.26x = 631,838.27 × 256,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,855.26x = 162,162,088,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,162,088,111.72/457,855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,177.62

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