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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,483.14, 636,846.87 and 254,751.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,483.14, 636,846.87 and 254,751.67 is: 351,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,483.14 : 636,846.87 = 254,751.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,483.14/636,846.87 = 254,751.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,483.14x = 636,846.87 × 254,751.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,483.14x = 162,237,803,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,237,803,666.77/461,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,557.38

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