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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,766.07, 635,805.86 and 256,801.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,766.07, 635,805.86 and 256,801.59 is: 354,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,766.07 : 635,805.86 = 256,801.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,766.07/635,805.86 = 256,801.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,766.07x = 635,805.86 × 256,801.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,766.07x = 163,275,954,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,275,954,495.31/460,766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,357.59

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