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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,220.64, 633,724 and 255,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,220.64, 633,724 and 255,265.28 is: 352,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,220.64 : 633,724 = 255,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,220.64/633,724 = 255,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,220.64x = 633,724 × 255,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,220.64x = 161,767,734,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,767,734,302.72/459,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,265.82

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