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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,467.15, 636,824.70 and 254,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,467.15, 636,824.70 and 254,735.60 is: 351,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,467.15 : 636,824.70 = 254,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,467.15/636,824.70 = 254,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,467.15x = 636,824.70 × 254,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,467.15x = 162,221,918,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221,918,865.20/461,467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,535.14

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