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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,299.65, 644,872.71 and 252,439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,299.65, 644,872.71 and 252,439.05 is: 348,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,299.65 : 644,872.71 = 252,439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,299.65/644,872.71 = 252,439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,299.65x = 644,872.71 × 252,439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,299.65x = 162,791,056,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,791,056,228.28/467,299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,365.45

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