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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,114.74, 644,618.33 and 252,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,114.74, 644,618.33 and 252,254.78 is: 348,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,114.74 : 644,618.33 = 252,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,114.74/644,618.33 = 252,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,114.74x = 644,618.33 × 252,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,114.74x = 162,608,055,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,608,055,018.12/467,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,111.59

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