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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,954.22, 649,917.99 and 256,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,954.22, 649,917.99 and 256,094.16 is: 353,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,954.22 : 649,917.99 = 256,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,954.22/649,917.99 = 256,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,954.22x = 649,917.99 × 256,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,954.22x = 166,440,201,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,440,201,717.94/470,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,410.58

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