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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,929.72, 648,503.58 and 255,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,929.72, 648,503.58 and 255,069.78 is: 351,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,929.72 : 648,503.58 = 255,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,929.72/648,503.58 = 255,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,929.72x = 648,503.58 × 255,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,929.72x = 165,413,665,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,413,665,479.81/469,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,996.60

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