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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,990.25, 637,546.55 and 250,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,990.25, 637,546.55 and 250,022.25 is: 345,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,990.25 : 637,546.55 = 250,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,990.25/637,546.55 = 250,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,990.25x = 637,546.55 × 250,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,990.25x = 159,400,821,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,400,821,660.63/461,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,030.71

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