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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,261.72, 697,307.22 and 252,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,261.72, 697,307.22 and 252,021.48 is: 377,715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,261.72 : 697,307.22 = 252,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,261.72/697,307.22 = 252,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,261.72x = 697,307.22 × 252,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,261.72x = 175,736,397,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,736,397,599.09/465,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,715.14

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