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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,264.82, 635,147.73 and 256,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,264.82, 635,147.73 and 256,324.33 is: 353,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,264.82 : 635,147.73 = 256,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,264.82/635,147.73 = 256,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,264.82x = 635,147.73 × 256,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,264.82x = 162,803,816,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,803,816,343.27/460,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,717.71

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