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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,663.56, 646,754.72 and 253,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,663.56, 646,754.72 and 253,802.96 is: 350,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,663.56 : 646,754.72 = 253,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,663.56/646,754.72 = 253,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,663.56x = 646,754.72 × 253,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,663.56x = 164,148,262,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,148,262,329.97/468,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,247.55

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