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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,873, 647,045.01 and 254,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,873, 647,045.01 and 254,014.56 is: 350,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,873 : 647,045.01 = 254,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,873/647,045.01 = 254,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,873x = 647,045.01 × 254,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,873x = 164,358,853,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,358,853,515.35/468,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,540.24

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