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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,223.80, 637,832.48 and 255,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,223.80, 637,832.48 and 255,483.47 is: 352,547.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,223.80 : 637,832.48 = 255,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,223.80/637,832.48 = 255,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,223.80x = 637,832.48 × 255,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,223.80x = 162,955,655,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,955,655,586.27/462,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,547.09

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