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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,157.97, 644,677.95 and 252,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,157.97, 644,677.95 and 252,298.05 is: 348,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,157.97 : 644,677.95 = 252,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,157.97/644,677.95 = 252,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,157.97x = 644,677.95 × 252,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,157.97x = 162,650,989,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,650,989,663.00/467,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,171.28

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