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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,623.68, 649,465.76 and 255,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,623.68, 649,465.76 and 255,767.36 is: 352,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,623.68 : 649,465.76 = 255,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,623.68/649,465.76 = 255,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,623.68x = 649,465.76 × 255,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,623.68x = 166,112,142,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112,142,845.59/470,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,961.72

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