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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,983.50, 637,537.23 and 250,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,983.50, 637,537.23 and 250,015.50 is: 345,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,983.50 : 637,537.23 = 250,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,983.50/637,537.23 = 250,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,983.50x = 637,537.23 × 250,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,983.50x = 159,394,189,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,394,189,327.07/461,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,021.39

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