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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,872.14, 645,663.83 and 253,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,872.14, 645,663.83 and 253,012.19 is: 349,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,872.14 : 645,663.83 = 253,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,872.14/645,663.83 = 253,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,872.14x = 645,663.83 × 253,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,872.14x = 163,360,818,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,360,818,367.03/467,872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,156.97

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