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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,787.68, 649,679.35 and 255,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,787.68, 649,679.35 and 255,933.16 is: 353,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,787.68 : 649,679.35 = 255,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,787.68/649,679.35 = 255,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,787.68x = 649,679.35 × 255,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,787.68x = 166,274,489,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,274,489,032.25/470,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,183.60

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