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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,737.96, 645,478.43 and 252,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,737.96, 645,478.43 and 252,877.96 is: 348,971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,737.96 : 645,478.43 = 252,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,737.96/645,478.43 = 252,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,737.96x = 645,478.43 × 252,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,737.96x = 163,227,268,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,227,268,602.40/467,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,971.61

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