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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,658.60, 648,129.08 and 254,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,658.60, 648,129.08 and 254,798.60 is: 351,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,658.60 : 648,129.08 = 254,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,658.60/648,129.08 = 254,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,658.60x = 648,129.08 × 254,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,658.60x = 165,142,382,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,142,382,203.29/469,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,622.18

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