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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,224.60, 637,833.62 and 255,484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,224.60, 637,833.62 and 255,484.29 is: 352,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,224.60 : 637,833.62 = 255,484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,224.60/637,833.62 = 255,484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,224.60x = 637,833.62 × 255,484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,224.60x = 162,956,468,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956,468,266.41/462,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,548.24

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