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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,935, 638,854.14 and 250,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,935, 638,854.14 and 250,967 is: 346,336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,935 : 638,854.14 = 250,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,935/638,854.14 = 250,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,935x = 638,854.14 × 250,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,935x = 160,331,306,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,331,306,953.38/462,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,336.54

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