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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,517.96, 636,894.72 and 254,786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,517.96, 636,894.72 and 254,786.34 is: 351,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,517.96 : 636,894.72 = 254,786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,517.96/636,894.72 = 254,786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,517.96x = 636,894.72 × 254,786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,517.96x = 162,272,074,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,272,074,674.13/461,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,605.11

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