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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,666.32, 646,758.51 and 253,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,666.32, 646,758.51 and 253,805.72 is: 350,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,666.32 : 646,758.51 = 253,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,666.32/646,758.51 = 253,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,666.32x = 646,758.51 × 253,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,666.32x = 164,151,006,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,151,006,062.89/468,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,251.34

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