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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,992, 637,548.96 and 250,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,992, 637,548.96 and 250,024 is: 345,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,992 : 637,548.96 = 250,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,992/637,548.96 = 250,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,992x = 637,548.96 × 250,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,992x = 159,402,541,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,402,541,175.04/461,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,033.12

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