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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,001.60, 693,715.20 and 252,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,001.60, 693,715.20 and 252,049.60 is: 378,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,001.60 : 693,715.20 = 252,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,001.60/693,715.20 = 252,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,001.60x = 693,715.20 × 252,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,001.60x = 174,850,638,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,850,638,673.92/462,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,463.28

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