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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,197.06, 633,648.44 and 255,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,197.06, 633,648.44 and 255,223.76 is: 352,184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,197.06 : 633,648.44 = 255,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,197.06/633,648.44 = 255,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,197.06x = 633,648.44 × 255,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,197.06x = 161,722,134,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,722,134,844.75/459,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,184.61

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