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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,898.08, 693,554.40 and 252,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,898.08, 693,554.40 and 252,683.28 is: 378,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,898.08 : 693,554.40 = 252,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,898.08/693,554.40 = 252,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,898.08x = 693,554.40 × 252,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,898.08x = 175,249,600,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,249,600,650.43/462,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,592.20

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