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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,285.73, 633,778.40 and 255,324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,285.73, 633,778.40 and 255,324.23 is: 352,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,285.73 : 633,778.40 = 255,324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,285.73/633,778.40 = 255,324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,285.73x = 633,778.40 × 255,324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,285.73x = 161,818,984,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,818,984,424.26/459,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,327.48

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