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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,994, 637,552.04 and 250,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,994, 637,552.04 and 250,026 is: 345,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,994 : 637,552.04 = 250,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,994/637,552.04 = 250,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,994x = 637,552.04 × 250,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,994x = 159,404,586,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,404,586,353.04/461,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,036.05

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