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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,992.50, 637,549.69 and 250,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,992.50, 637,549.69 and 250,024.50 is: 345,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,992.50 : 637,549.69 = 250,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,992.50/637,549.69 = 250,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,992.50x = 637,549.69 × 250,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,992.50x = 159,403,042,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,403,042,467.41/461,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,033.83

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