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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,442.94, 635,386.62 and 253,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,442.94, 635,386.62 and 253,704.92 is: 350,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,442.94 : 635,386.62 = 253,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,442.94/635,386.62 = 253,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,442.94x = 635,386.62 × 253,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,442.94x = 161,200,711,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,200,711,596.17/460,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,099.21

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