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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,186.52, 1,009,482.78 and 252,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,186.52, 1,009,482.78 and 252,167 is: 378,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,186.52 : 1,009,482.78 = 252,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,186.52/1,009,482.78 = 252,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,186.52x = 1,009,482.78 × 252,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,186.52x = 254,558,244,184.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,558,244,184.26/673,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,139.25

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