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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,274.24, 644,838.12 and 252,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,274.24, 644,838.12 and 252,414.36 is: 348,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,274.24 : 644,838.12 = 252,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,274.24/644,838.12 = 252,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,274.24x = 644,838.12 × 252,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,274.24x = 162,766,401,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,766,401,363.40/467,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,331.64

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