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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,444.94, 635,389.38 and 253,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,444.94, 635,389.38 and 253,706.92 is: 350,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,444.94 : 635,389.38 = 253,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,444.94/635,389.38 = 253,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,444.94x = 635,389.38 × 253,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,444.94x = 161,202,682,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,202,682,600.51/460,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,101.97

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