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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,835.62, 646,995.14 and 253,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,835.62, 646,995.14 and 253,975.68 is: 350,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,835.62 : 646,995.14 = 253,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,835.62/646,995.14 = 253,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,835.62x = 646,995.14 × 253,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,835.62x = 164,321,030,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,321,030,638.20/468,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,487.51

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