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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,704, 644,051.52 and 254,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,704, 644,051.52 and 254,736 is: 351,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,704 : 644,051.52 = 254,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,704/644,051.52 = 254,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,704x = 644,051.52 × 254,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,704x = 164,063,107,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063,107,998.72/466,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,535.68

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