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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,667.32, 646,759.89 and 253,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,667.32, 646,759.89 and 253,806.72 is: 350,252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,667.32 : 646,759.89 = 253,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,667.32/646,759.89 = 253,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,667.32x = 646,759.89 × 253,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,667.32x = 164,152,006,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152,006,308.46/468,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,252.73

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