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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,545.99, 639,678.51 and 256,805.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,545.99, 639,678.51 and 256,805.87 is: 354,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,545.99 : 639,678.51 = 256,805.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,545.99/639,678.51 = 256,805.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,545.99x = 639,678.51 × 256,805.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,545.99x = 164,273,193,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,273,193,082.46/463,545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,383.81

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