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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,268.75, 644,830.38 and 252,408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,268.75, 644,830.38 and 252,408.78 is: 348,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,268.75 : 644,830.38 = 252,408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,268.75/644,830.38 = 252,408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,268.75x = 644,830.38 × 252,408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,268.75x = 162,760,849,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,760,849,522.74/467,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,323.85

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