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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,301.03, 644,874.61 and 252,440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,301.03, 644,874.61 and 252,440.43 is: 348,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,301.03 : 644,874.61 = 252,440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,301.03/644,874.61 = 252,440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,301.03x = 644,874.61 × 252,440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,301.03x = 162,792,422,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,792,422,582.28/467,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,367.35

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