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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,463.87, 636,820.28 and 254,732.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,463.87, 636,820.28 and 254,732.39 is: 351,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,463.87 : 636,820.28 = 254,732.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,463.87/636,820.28 = 254,732.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,463.87x = 636,820.28 × 254,732.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,463.87x = 162,218,747,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,218,747,467.11/461,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,530.77

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