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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,541.79, 649,346.44 and 255,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,541.79, 649,346.44 and 255,681.87 is: 352,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,541.79 : 649,346.44 = 255,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,541.79/649,346.44 = 255,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,541.79x = 649,346.44 × 255,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,541.79x = 166,026,112,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,026,112,057.04/470,541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,840.31

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