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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,142.88, 647,413.52 and 254,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,142.88, 647,413.52 and 254,277.42 is: 350,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,142.88 : 647,413.52 = 254,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,142.88/647,413.52 = 254,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,142.88x = 647,413.52 × 254,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,142.88x = 164,622,639,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,622,639,538.72/469,142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,900.86

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