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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,085.43, 647,320.55 and 254,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,085.43, 647,320.55 and 254,220.88 is: 350,815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,085.43 : 647,320.55 = 254,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,085.43/647,320.55 = 254,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,085.43x = 647,320.55 × 254,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,085.43x = 164,562,398,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,562,398,880.34/469,085.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,815.42

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