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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,736.96, 645,477.05 and 252,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,736.96, 645,477.05 and 252,876.96 is: 348,970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,736.96 : 645,477.05 = 252,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,736.96/645,477.05 = 252,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,736.96x = 645,477.05 × 252,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,736.96x = 163,226,272,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,226,272,889.38/467,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,970.23

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