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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,127.56, 637,737.96 and 252,579.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,127.56, 637,737.96 and 252,579.69 is: 348,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,127.56 : 637,737.96 = 252,579.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,127.56/637,737.96 = 252,579.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,127.56x = 637,737.96 × 252,579.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,127.56x = 161,079,656,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,079,656,238.03/462,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,561.03

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