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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,977.67, 645,809.22 and 253,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,977.67, 645,809.22 and 253,117.74 is: 349,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,977.67 : 645,809.22 = 253,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,977.67/645,809.22 = 253,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,977.67x = 645,809.22 × 253,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,977.67x = 163,465,770,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465,770,237.56/467,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,302.50

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