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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,901.83, 647,085.17 and 254,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,901.83, 647,085.17 and 254,041.91 is: 350,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,901.83 : 647,085.17 = 254,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,901.83/647,085.17 = 254,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,901.83x = 647,085.17 × 254,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,901.83x = 164,386,752,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,386,752,345.72/468,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,578.18

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