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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,672.92, 635,729.24 and 256,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,672.92, 635,729.24 and 256,719.38 is: 354,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,672.92 : 635,729.24 = 256,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,672.92/635,729.24 = 256,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,672.92x = 635,729.24 × 256,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,672.92x = 163,204,013,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,204,013,803.82/460,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,273.08

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