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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,157.68, 647,438.25 and 254,297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,157.68, 647,438.25 and 254,297.69 is: 350,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,157.68 : 647,438.25 = 254,297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,157.68/647,438.25 = 254,297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,157.68x = 647,438.25 × 254,297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,157.68x = 164,642,051,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,642,051,536.96/469,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,931.16

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