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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,277.95, 644,844.16 and 252,418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,277.95, 644,844.16 and 252,418.03 is: 348,337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,277.95 : 644,844.16 = 252,418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,277.95/644,844.16 = 252,418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,277.95x = 644,844.16 × 252,418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,277.95x = 162,770,291,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,770,291,227.62/467,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,337.19

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