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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,294.87, 644,866.11 and 252,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,294.87, 644,866.11 and 252,434.27 is: 348,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,294.87 : 644,866.11 = 252,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,294.87/644,866.11 = 252,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,294.87x = 644,866.11 × 252,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,294.87x = 162,786,307,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,786,307,337.76/467,294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,358.86

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