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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,774.44, 649,671.78 and 255,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,774.44, 649,671.78 and 255,916.36 is: 353,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,774.44 : 649,671.78 = 255,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,774.44/649,671.78 = 255,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,774.44x = 649,671.78 × 255,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,774.44x = 166,261,637,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,261,637,132.32/470,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,166.24

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