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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,650.04, 635,686.68 and 256,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,650.04, 635,686.68 and 256,699.96 is: 354,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,650.04 : 635,686.68 = 256,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,650.04/635,686.68 = 256,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,650.04x = 635,686.68 × 256,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,650.04x = 163,180,745,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,180,745,328.53/460,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,240.16

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