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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,340.09, 639,401.18 and 256,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,340.09, 639,401.18 and 256,604.20 is: 354,109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,340.09 : 639,401.18 = 256,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,340.09/639,401.18 = 256,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,340.09x = 639,401.18 × 256,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,340.09x = 164,073,025,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,073,025,391.43/463,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,109.28

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