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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,752.98, 697,127 and 252,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,752.98, 697,127 and 252,867.80 is: 379,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,752.98 : 697,127 = 252,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,752.98/697,127 = 252,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,752.98x = 697,127 × 252,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,752.98x = 176,280,970,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,280,970,810.60/464,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,300.36

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