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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,670.67, 635,726.14 and 256,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,670.67, 635,726.14 and 256,717.13 is: 354,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,670.67 : 635,726.14 = 256,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,670.67/635,726.14 = 256,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,670.67x = 635,726.14 × 256,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,670.67x = 163,201,786,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,201,786,306.36/460,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,269.97

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