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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,125.56, 637,735.20 and 252,577.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,125.56, 637,735.20 and 252,577.69 is: 348,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,125.56 : 637,735.20 = 252,577.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,125.56/637,735.20 = 252,577.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,125.56x = 637,735.20 × 252,577.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,125.56x = 161,077,683,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,077,683,647.69/462,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,558.27

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