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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,653.98, 646,741.19 and 253,793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,653.98, 646,741.19 and 253,793.99 is: 350,234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,653.98 : 646,741.19 = 253,793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,653.98/646,741.19 = 253,793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,653.98x = 646,741.19 × 253,793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,653.98x = 164,139,022,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,139,022,604.77/468,653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,234.99

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