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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,458.27, 636,812.54 and 254,726.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,458.27, 636,812.54 and 254,726.79 is: 351,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,458.27 : 636,812.54 = 254,726.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,458.27/636,812.54 = 254,726.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,458.27x = 636,812.54 × 254,726.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,458.27x = 162,213,213,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,213,213,190.73/461,458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,523.04

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