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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,140.76, 644,654.21 and 252,280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,140.76, 644,654.21 and 252,280.79 is: 348,147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,140.76 : 644,654.21 = 252,280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,140.76/644,654.21 = 252,280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,140.76x = 644,654.21 × 252,280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,140.76x = 162,633,868,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,633,868,890.95/467,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,147.46

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