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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,009.26, 636,177.07 and 254,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,009.26, 636,177.07 and 254,285.85 is: 350,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,009.26 : 636,177.07 = 254,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,009.26/636,177.07 = 254,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,009.26x = 636,177.07 × 254,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,009.26x = 161,770,826,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,770,826,995.46/461,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,905.81

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