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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,674.57, 645,386.79 and 252,812.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,674.57, 645,386.79 and 252,812.71 is: 348,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,674.57 : 645,386.79 = 252,812.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,674.57/645,386.79 = 252,812.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,674.57x = 645,386.79 × 252,812.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,674.57x = 163,161,983,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,161,983,378.10/467,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,879.31

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