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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,268.36, 633,811.97 and 255,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,268.36, 633,811.97 and 255,322.68 is: 352,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,268.36 : 633,811.97 = 255,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,268.36/633,811.97 = 255,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,268.36x = 633,811.97 × 255,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,268.36x = 161,826,570,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,826,570,796.48/459,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,357.33

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