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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,540.83, 645,209.30 and 252,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,540.83, 645,209.30 and 252,680.38 is: 348,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,540.83 : 645,209.30 = 252,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,540.83/645,209.30 = 252,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,540.83x = 645,209.30 × 252,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,540.83x = 163,031,731,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,031,731,103.53/467,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,700.52

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