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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,338.73, 644,927.76 and 252,478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,338.73, 644,927.76 and 252,478.71 is: 348,420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,338.73 : 644,927.76 = 252,478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,338.73/644,927.76 = 252,478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,338.73x = 644,927.76 × 252,478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,338.73x = 162,830,528,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,830,528,887.99/467,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,420.79

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