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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,478, 639,599.64 and 251,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,478, 639,599.64 and 251,510 is: 347,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,478 : 639,599.64 = 251,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,478/639,599.64 = 251,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,478x = 639,599.64 × 251,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,478x = 160,865,705,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,865,705,456.40/463,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,083.80

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