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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,963.72, 647,170.52 and 254,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,963.72, 647,170.52 and 254,103.66 is: 350,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,963.72 : 647,170.52 = 254,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,963.72/647,170.52 = 254,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,963.72x = 647,170.52 × 254,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,963.72x = 164,448,396,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,448,396,505.59/468,963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,663.37

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