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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,121, 644,626.95 and 252,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,121, 644,626.95 and 252,261.04 is: 348,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,121 : 644,626.95 = 252,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,121/644,626.95 = 252,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,121x = 644,626.95 × 252,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,121x = 162,614,264,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614,264,819.03/467,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,120.22

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