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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,246.29, 644,800.27 and 252,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,246.29, 644,800.27 and 252,386.52 is: 348,293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,246.29 : 644,800.27 = 252,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,246.29/644,800.27 = 252,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,246.29x = 644,800.27 × 252,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,246.29x = 162,738,896,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,738,896,240.36/467,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,293.61

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