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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,526.92, 646,566.36 and 253,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,526.92, 646,566.36 and 253,667 is: 350,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,526.92 : 646,566.36 = 253,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,526.92/646,566.36 = 253,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,526.92x = 646,566.36 × 253,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,526.92x = 164,012,548,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,012,548,842.12/468,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,060.03

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