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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,832.16, 646,982.52 and 253,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,832.16, 646,982.52 and 253,966.88 is: 350,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,832.16 : 646,982.52 = 253,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,832.16/646,982.52 = 253,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,832.16x = 646,982.52 × 253,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,832.16x = 164,312,132,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,312,132,018.94/468,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,471.12

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