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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,749.22, 697,121.39 and 252,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,749.22, 697,121.39 and 252,864.04 is: 379,294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,749.22 : 697,121.39 = 252,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,749.22/697,121.39 = 252,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,749.22x = 697,121.39 × 252,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,749.22x = 176,276,928,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,276,928,038.69/464,749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,294.73

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