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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,253.87, 644,810.59 and 252,393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,253.87, 644,810.59 and 252,393.93 is: 348,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,253.87 : 644,810.59 = 252,393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,253.87/644,810.59 = 252,393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,253.87x = 644,810.59 × 252,393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,253.87x = 162,746,278,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,746,278,915.72/467,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,303.76

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