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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,259.72, 697,304.22 and 252,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,259.72, 697,304.22 and 252,019.48 is: 377,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,259.72 : 697,304.22 = 252,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,259.72/697,304.22 = 252,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,259.72x = 697,304.22 × 252,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,259.72x = 175,734,246,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,734,246,926.21/465,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,712.15

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