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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,121.17, 644,627.21 and 252,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,121.17, 644,627.21 and 252,261.22 is: 348,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,121.17 : 644,627.21 = 252,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,121.17/644,627.21 = 252,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,121.17x = 644,627.21 × 252,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,121.17x = 162,614,446,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614,446,439.80/467,121.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,120.48

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