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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,004.23, 633,413.25 and 255,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,004.23, 633,413.25 and 255,049.89 is: 351,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,004.23 : 633,413.25 = 255,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,004.23/633,413.25 = 255,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,004.23x = 633,413.25 × 255,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,004.23x = 161,551,979,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,551,979,737.04/459,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,961.85

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