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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,120.17, 644,625.83 and 252,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,120.17, 644,625.83 and 252,260.22 is: 348,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,120.17 : 644,625.83 = 252,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,120.17/644,625.83 = 252,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,120.17x = 644,625.83 × 252,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,120.17x = 162,613,451,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,613,451,696.50/467,120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,119.10

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