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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,133.15, 644,643.73 and 252,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,133.15, 644,643.73 and 252,273.20 is: 348,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,133.15 : 644,643.73 = 252,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,133.15/644,643.73 = 252,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,133.15x = 644,643.73 × 252,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,133.15x = 162,626,333,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,626,333,981.84/467,133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,137.00

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