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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,126.06, 637,735.89 and 252,578.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,126.06, 637,735.89 and 252,578.19 is: 348,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,126.06 : 637,735.89 = 252,578.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,126.06/637,735.89 = 252,578.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,126.06x = 637,735.89 × 252,578.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,126.06x = 161,078,176,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,078,176,794.24/462,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,558.96

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