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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,769, 641,381.22 and 252,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,769, 641,381.22 and 252,801 is: 348,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,769 : 641,381.22 = 252,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,769/641,381.22 = 252,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,769x = 641,381.22 × 252,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,769x = 162,141,813,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,141,813,797.22/464,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,865.38

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