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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,761.58, 635,773.89 and 256,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,761.58, 635,773.89 and 256,767.76 is: 354,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,761.58 : 635,773.89 = 256,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,761.58/635,773.89 = 256,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,761.58x = 635,773.89 × 256,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,761.58x = 163,246,237,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246,237,601.79/460,761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,296.55

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