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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,836.67, 649,761.68 and 255,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,836.67, 649,761.68 and 255,976.25 is: 353,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,836.67 : 649,761.68 = 255,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,836.67/649,761.68 = 255,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,836.67x = 649,761.68 × 255,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,836.67x = 166,323,556,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,323,556,960.22/470,836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,251.07

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