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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,758.72, 693,345.90 and 252,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,758.72, 693,345.90 and 252,544.28 is: 378,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,758.72 : 693,345.90 = 252,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,758.72/693,345.90 = 252,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,758.72x = 693,345.90 × 252,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,758.72x = 175,100,541,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,100,541,106.45/462,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,384.10

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