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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,834.62, 646,993.76 and 253,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,834.62, 646,993.76 and 253,974.68 is: 350,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,834.62 : 646,993.76 = 253,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,834.62/646,993.76 = 253,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,834.62x = 646,993.76 × 253,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,834.62x = 164,320,033,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,320,033,158.00/468,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,486.13

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