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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,158.97, 644,679.33 and 252,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,158.97, 644,679.33 and 252,299.05 is: 348,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,158.97 : 644,679.33 = 252,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,158.97/644,679.33 = 252,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,158.97x = 644,679.33 × 252,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,158.97x = 162,651,979,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,651,979,290.24/467,158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,172.66

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