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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,356.64, 635,309.32 and 253,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,356.64, 635,309.32 and 253,633.44 is: 350,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,356.64 : 635,309.32 = 253,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,356.64/635,309.32 = 253,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,356.64x = 635,309.32 × 253,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,356.64x = 161,135,688,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,135,688,295.66/460,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,023.60

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