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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,002.15, 636,167.24 and 254,278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,002.15, 636,167.24 and 254,278.73 is: 350,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,002.15 : 636,167.24 = 254,278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,002.15/636,167.24 = 254,278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,002.15x = 636,167.24 × 254,278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,002.15x = 161,763,795,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,763,795,309.67/461,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,895.97

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