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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,604.97, 635,681.61 and 256,689.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,604.97, 635,681.61 and 256,689.09 is: 354,257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,604.97 : 635,681.61 = 256,689.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,604.97/635,681.61 = 256,689.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,604.97x = 635,681.61 × 256,689.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,604.97x = 163,172,534,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,172,534,000.64/460,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,257.00

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