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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,950.22, 638,866.60 and 256,219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,950.22, 638,866.60 and 256,219.02 is: 353,579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,950.22 : 638,866.60 = 256,219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,950.22/638,866.60 = 256,219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,950.22x = 638,866.60 × 256,219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,950.22x = 163,689,771,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,689,771,126.44/462,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,579.64

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