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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,669.84, 635,698.62 and 253,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,669.84, 635,698.62 and 253,931.52 is: 350,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,669.84 : 635,698.62 = 253,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,669.84/635,698.62 = 253,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,669.84x = 635,698.62 × 253,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,669.84x = 161,423,916,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,423,916,838.50/460,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,411.30

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