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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,929.08, 645,742.58 and 253,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,929.08, 645,742.58 and 253,069.14 is: 349,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,929.08 : 645,742.58 = 253,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,929.08/645,742.58 = 253,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,929.08x = 645,742.58 × 253,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,929.08x = 163,417,518,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,417,518,116.64/467,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,235.65

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