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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,947, 645,767.22 and 253,086.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,947, 645,767.22 and 253,086.79 is: 349,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,947 : 645,767.22 = 253,086.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,947/645,767.22 = 253,086.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,947x = 645,767.22 × 253,086.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,947x = 163,435,152,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,435,152,797.02/467,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,259.96

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