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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,260.76, 644,819.47 and 252,400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,260.76, 644,819.47 and 252,400.77 is: 348,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,260.76 : 644,819.47 = 252,400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,260.76/644,819.47 = 252,400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,260.76x = 644,819.47 × 252,400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,260.76x = 162,752,930,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,752,930,107.99/467,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,312.85

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