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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,251.51, 644,807.35 and 252,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,251.51, 644,807.35 and 252,391.58 is: 348,300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,251.51 : 644,807.35 = 252,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,251.51/644,807.35 = 252,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,251.51x = 644,807.35 × 252,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,251.51x = 162,743,944,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,743,944,425.13/467,251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,300.52

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