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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,333.56, 644,919.19 and 252,472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,333.56, 644,919.19 and 252,472.96 is: 348,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,333.56 : 644,919.19 = 252,472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,333.56/644,919.19 = 252,472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,333.56x = 644,919.19 × 252,472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,333.56x = 162,824,656,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,824,656,860.10/467,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,412.08

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