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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,673.83, 646,766.46 and 253,808.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,673.83, 646,766.46 and 253,808.91 is: 350,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,673.83 : 646,766.46 = 253,808.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,673.83/646,766.46 = 253,808.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,673.83x = 646,766.46 × 253,808.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,673.83x = 164,155,090,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,155,090,237.16/468,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,254.44

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