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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,004.69, 632,029.37 and 256,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,004.69, 632,029.37 and 256,787.73 is: 354,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,004.69 : 632,029.37 = 256,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,004.69/632,029.37 = 256,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,004.69x = 632,029.37 × 256,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,004.69x = 162,297,385,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,297,385,931.69/458,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,357.48

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