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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,275.88, 635,175.60 and 256,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,275.88, 635,175.60 and 256,322.35 is: 353,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,275.88 : 635,175.60 = 256,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,275.88/635,175.60 = 256,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,275.88x = 635,175.60 × 256,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,275.88x = 162,809,702,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,809,702,454.66/460,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,721.99

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