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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,989, 637,544.82 and 250,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,989, 637,544.82 and 250,021 is: 345,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,989 : 637,544.82 = 250,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,989/637,544.82 = 250,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,989x = 637,544.82 × 250,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,989x = 159,399,593,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,399,593,441.22/461,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,028.98

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