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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,359.62, 649,108.35 and 255,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,359.62, 649,108.35 and 255,511.98 is: 352,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,359.62 : 649,108.35 = 255,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,359.62/649,108.35 = 255,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,359.62x = 649,108.35 × 255,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,359.62x = 165,854,959,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,854,959,743.03/470,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,613.09

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