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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,051.68, 615,560.51 and 252,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,051.68, 615,560.51 and 252,459.38 is: 348,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,051.68 : 615,560.51 = 252,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,051.68/615,560.51 = 252,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,051.68x = 615,560.51 × 252,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,051.68x = 155,404,026,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,026,877.13/446,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,399.15

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