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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,121.43, 637,715.09 and 252,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,121.43, 637,715.09 and 252,561.04 is: 348,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,121.43 : 637,715.09 = 252,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,121.43/637,715.09 = 252,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,121.43x = 637,715.09 × 252,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,121.43x = 161,061,986,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,061,986,354.09/462,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,527.41

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