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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,905.92, 637,398.37 and 255,165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,905.92, 637,398.37 and 255,165.16 is: 352,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,905.92 : 637,398.37 = 255,165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,905.92/637,398.37 = 255,165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,905.92x = 637,398.37 × 255,165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,905.92x = 162,641,857,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,641,857,064.79/461,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,110.35

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