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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,457.27, 695,448.88 and 250,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,457.27, 695,448.88 and 250,222.34 is: 375,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,457.27 : 695,448.88 = 250,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,457.27/695,448.88 = 250,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,457.27x = 695,448.88 × 250,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,457.27x = 174,016,842,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,016,842,626.74/463,457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,475.49

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