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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,121.29, 644,627.38 and 252,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,121.29, 644,627.38 and 252,261.34 is: 348,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,121.29 : 644,627.38 = 252,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,121.29/644,627.38 = 252,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,121.29x = 644,627.38 × 252,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,121.29x = 162,614,566,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,614,566,679.49/467,121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,120.65

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