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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,827.19, 646,983.24 and 253,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,827.19, 646,983.24 and 253,966.74 is: 350,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,827.19 : 646,983.24 = 253,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,827.19/646,983.24 = 253,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,827.19x = 646,983.24 × 253,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,827.19x = 164,312,224,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,312,224,297.44/468,827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,475.03

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