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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,480.64, 636,843.42 and 254,749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,480.64, 636,843.42 and 254,749.17 is: 351,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,480.64 : 636,843.42 = 254,749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,480.64/636,843.42 = 254,749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,480.64x = 636,843.42 × 254,749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,480.64x = 162,235,332,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235,332,664.96/461,480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,553.93

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