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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,904.92, 637,396.99 and 255,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,904.92, 637,396.99 and 255,164.16 is: 352,108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,904.92 : 637,396.99 = 255,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,904.92/637,396.99 = 255,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,904.92x = 637,396.99 × 255,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,904.92x = 162,640,867,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,640,867,539.88/461,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,108.97

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