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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,119.01, 644,624.22 and 252,259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,119.01, 644,624.22 and 252,259.05 is: 348,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,119.01 : 644,624.22 = 252,259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,119.01/644,624.22 = 252,259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,119.01x = 644,624.22 × 252,259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,119.01x = 162,612,296,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,612,296,707.50/467,119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,117.49

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