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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,270.44, 635,155.49 and 256,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,270.44, 635,155.49 and 256,329.98 is: 353,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,270.44 : 635,155.49 = 256,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,270.44/635,155.49 = 256,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,270.44x = 635,155.49 × 256,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,270.44x = 162,809,389,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,809,389,591.16/460,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,725.50

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