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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,974.75, 637,525.16 and 250,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,974.75, 637,525.16 and 250,006.75 is: 345,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,974.75 : 637,525.16 = 250,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,974.75/637,525.16 = 250,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,974.75x = 637,525.16 × 250,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,974.75x = 159,385,593,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,385,593,294.83/461,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,009.32

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