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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,479, 639,601.02 and 251,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,479, 639,601.02 and 251,511 is: 347,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,479 : 639,601.02 = 251,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,479/639,601.02 = 251,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,479x = 639,601.02 × 251,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,479x = 160,866,692,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,866,692,141.22/463,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,085.18

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