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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,362.37, 644,959.26 and 252,501.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,362.37, 644,959.26 and 252,501.77 is: 348,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,362.37 : 644,959.26 = 252,501.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,362.37/644,959.26 = 252,501.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,362.37x = 644,959.26 × 252,501.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,362.37x = 162,853,356,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,853,356,340.29/467,362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,452.01

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