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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,942.01, 647,135.73 and 254,081.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,942.01, 647,135.73 and 254,081.41 is: 350,630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,942.01 : 647,135.73 = 254,081.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,942.01/647,135.73 = 254,081.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,942.01x = 647,135.73 × 254,081.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,942.01x = 164,425,157,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,425,157,121.94/468,942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,630.04

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