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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,269.02, 644,830.86 and 252,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,269.02, 644,830.86 and 252,409.02 is: 348,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,269.02 : 644,830.86 = 252,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,269.02/644,830.86 = 252,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,269.02x = 644,830.86 × 252,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,269.02x = 162,761,125,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,761,125,438.36/467,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,324.24

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