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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,687.42, 646,785 and 253,822.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,687.42, 646,785 and 253,822.50 is: 350,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,687.42 : 646,785 = 253,822.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,687.42/646,785 = 253,822.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,687.42x = 646,785 × 253,822.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,687.42x = 164,168,585,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,168,585,662.50/468,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,273.08

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