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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,376.64, 649,131.80 and 255,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,376.64, 649,131.80 and 255,529 is: 352,636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,376.64 : 649,131.80 = 255,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,376.64/649,131.80 = 255,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,376.64x = 649,131.80 × 255,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,376.64x = 165,871,999,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,871,999,722.20/470,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,636.56

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