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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,833.54, 646,989.69 and 253,974.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,833.54, 646,989.69 and 253,974.49 is: 350,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,833.54 : 646,989.69 = 253,974.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,833.54/646,989.69 = 253,974.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,833.54x = 646,989.69 × 253,974.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,833.54x = 164,318,875,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,318,875,887.94/468,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,484.48

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