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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,343.23, 644,933.97 and 252,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,343.23, 644,933.97 and 252,483.21 is: 348,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,343.23 : 644,933.97 = 252,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,343.23/644,933.97 = 252,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,343.23x = 644,933.97 × 252,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,343.23x = 162,834,998,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,834,998,983.64/467,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,427.00

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