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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,008.22, 636,199.18 and 254,300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,008.22, 636,199.18 and 254,300.34 is: 350,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,008.22 : 636,199.18 = 254,300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,008.22/636,199.18 = 254,300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,008.22x = 636,199.18 × 254,300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,008.22x = 161,785,663,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,785,663,329.22/461,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,938.79

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