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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,251.14, 644,806.83 and 252,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,251.14, 644,806.83 and 252,391.20 is: 348,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,251.14 : 644,806.83 = 252,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,251.14/644,806.83 = 252,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,251.14x = 644,806.83 × 252,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,251.14x = 162,743,571,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,743,571,234.44/467,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,300.00

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