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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,065, 637,651.62 and 250,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,065, 637,651.62 and 250,097 is: 345,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,065 : 637,651.62 = 250,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,065/637,651.62 = 250,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,065x = 637,651.62 × 250,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,065x = 159,474,757,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,474,757,207.14/462,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,134.90

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