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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,610, 649,445.99 and 255,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,610, 649,445.99 and 255,750.08 is: 352,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,610 : 649,445.99 = 255,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,610/649,445.99 = 255,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,610x = 649,445.99 × 255,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,610x = 166,095,859,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,095,859,372.20/470,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,937.38

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