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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,760.58, 635,772.51 and 256,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,760.58, 635,772.51 and 256,766.76 is: 354,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,760.58 : 635,772.51 = 256,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,760.58/635,772.51 = 256,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,760.58x = 635,772.51 × 256,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,760.58x = 163,245,247,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,245,247,489.77/460,760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,295.17

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