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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,272.26, 644,835.21 and 252,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,272.26, 644,835.21 and 252,412.28 is: 348,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,272.26 : 644,835.21 = 252,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,272.26/644,835.21 = 252,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,272.26x = 644,835.21 × 252,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,272.26x = 162,764,325,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,764,325,580.38/467,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,328.67

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