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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,553.85, 635,538.96 and 253,781.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,553.85, 635,538.96 and 253,781.51 is: 350,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,553.85 : 635,538.96 = 253,781.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,553.85/635,538.96 = 253,781.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,553.85x = 635,538.96 × 253,781.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,553.85x = 161,288,033,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,288,033,754.94/460,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,204.51

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