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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,179.28, 633,663.12 and 255,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,179.28, 633,663.12 and 255,224.88 is: 352,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,179.28 : 633,663.12 = 255,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,179.28/633,663.12 = 255,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,179.28x = 633,663.12 × 255,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,179.28x = 161,726,593,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,726,593,762.43/459,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,207.95

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