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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,962.17, 637,503.62 and 255,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,962.17, 637,503.62 and 255,230.26 is: 352,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,962.17 : 637,503.62 = 255,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,962.17/637,503.62 = 255,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,962.17x = 637,503.62 × 255,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,962.17x = 162,710,211,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,710,211,813.63/461,962.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,215.45

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