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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,286.76, 644,854.89 and 252,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,286.76, 644,854.89 and 252,426.16 is: 348,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,286.76 : 644,854.89 = 252,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,286.76/644,854.89 = 252,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,286.76x = 644,854.89 × 252,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,286.76x = 162,778,240,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,778,240,415.65/467,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,347.64

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