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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,127.46, 648,778.47 and 255,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,127.46, 648,778.47 and 255,267.52 is: 352,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,127.46 : 648,778.47 = 255,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,127.46/648,778.47 = 255,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,127.46x = 648,778.47 × 255,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,127.46x = 165,612,071,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,612,071,066.29/470,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,270.58

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