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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,555.30, 636,946.62 and 254,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,555.30, 636,946.62 and 254,823.86 is: 351,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,555.30 : 636,946.62 = 254,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,555.30/636,946.62 = 254,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,555.30x = 636,946.62 × 254,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,555.30x = 162,309,196,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,309,196,322.35/461,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,657.10

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