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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,889.68, 647,068.91 and 254,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,889.68, 647,068.91 and 254,029.76 is: 350,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,889.68 : 647,068.91 = 254,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,889.68/647,068.91 = 254,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,889.68x = 647,068.91 × 254,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,889.68x = 164,374,755,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,374,755,405.27/468,889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,561.68

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