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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,683.21, 635,714.85 and 253,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,683.21, 635,714.85 and 253,942.53 is: 350,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,683.21 : 635,714.85 = 253,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,683.21/635,714.85 = 253,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,683.21x = 635,714.85 × 253,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,683.21x = 161,435,037,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,435,037,367.57/460,683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,425.27

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