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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,982.50, 637,535.85 and 250,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,982.50, 637,535.85 and 250,014.50 is: 345,020.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,982.50 : 637,535.85 = 250,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,982.50/637,535.85 = 250,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,982.50x = 637,535.85 × 250,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,982.50x = 159,393,206,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,393,206,769.83/461,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,020.01

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