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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,068, 637,655.76 and 250,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,068, 637,655.76 and 250,100 is: 345,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,068 : 637,655.76 = 250,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,068/637,655.76 = 250,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,068x = 637,655.76 × 250,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,068x = 159,477,705,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,477,705,576/462,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,139.04

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