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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,667.98, 648,143.20 and 254,809.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,667.98, 648,143.20 and 254,809.81 is: 351,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,667.98 : 648,143.20 = 254,809.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,667.98/648,143.20 = 254,809.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,667.98x = 648,143.20 × 254,809.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,667.98x = 165,153,245,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,153,245,644.79/469,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,638.29

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