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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,251.93, 644,807.92 and 252,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,251.93, 644,807.92 and 252,391.99 is: 348,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,251.93 : 644,807.92 = 252,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,251.93/644,807.92 = 252,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,251.93x = 644,807.92 × 252,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,251.93x = 162,744,354,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,744,354,096.56/467,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,301.08

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