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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,565.68, 646,617.68 and 253,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,565.68, 646,617.68 and 253,705.08 is: 350,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,565.68 : 646,617.68 = 253,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,565.68/646,617.68 = 253,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,565.68x = 646,617.68 × 253,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,565.68x = 164,050,190,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,050,190,233.81/468,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,111.41

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