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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,263.82, 635,146.35 and 256,323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,263.82, 635,146.35 and 256,323.33 is: 353,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,263.82 : 635,146.35 = 256,323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,263.82/635,146.35 = 256,323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,263.82x = 635,146.35 × 256,323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,263.82x = 162,802,829,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,802,829,057.21/460,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,716.33

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