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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,006.08, 637,568.32 and 250,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,006.08, 637,568.32 and 250,038.08 is: 345,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,006.08 : 637,568.32 = 250,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,006.08/637,568.32 = 250,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,006.08x = 637,568.32 × 250,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,006.08x = 159,416,358,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,416,358,601.63/462,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,052.51

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