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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,297.33, 644,870.89 and 252,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,297.33, 644,870.89 and 252,437.39 is: 348,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,297.33 : 644,870.89 = 252,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,297.33/644,870.89 = 252,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,297.33x = 644,870.89 × 252,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,297.33x = 162,789,524,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,789,524,358.58/467,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,363.91

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