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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,469, 639,587.22 and 251,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,469, 639,587.22 and 251,501 is: 347,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,469 : 639,587.22 = 251,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,469/639,587.22 = 251,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,469x = 639,587.22 × 251,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,469x = 160,856,825,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,856,825,417.22/463,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,071.38

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