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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,865.74, 647,033.94 and 254,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,865.74, 647,033.94 and 254,011.26 is: 350,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,865.74 : 647,033.94 = 254,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,865.74/647,033.94 = 254,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,865.74x = 647,033.94 × 254,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,865.74x = 164,353,906,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,353,906,362.16/468,865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,535.12

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