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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,742.23, 645,485.84 and 252,883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,742.23, 645,485.84 and 252,883.82 is: 348,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,742.23 : 645,485.84 = 252,883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,742.23/645,485.84 = 252,883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,742.23x = 645,485.84 × 252,883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,742.23x = 163,232,927,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,232,927,695.19/467,742.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,980.52

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