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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,837.67, 649,763.06 and 255,977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,837.67, 649,763.06 and 255,977.25 is: 353,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,837.67 : 649,763.06 = 255,977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,837.67/649,763.06 = 255,977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,837.67x = 649,763.06 × 255,977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,837.67x = 166,324,559,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,324,559,970.50/470,837.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,252.45

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