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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,174, 625,381.20 and 252,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,174, 625,381.20 and 252,008.88 is: 347,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,174 : 625,381.20 = 252,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,174/625,381.20 = 252,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,174x = 625,381.20 × 252,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,174x = 157,601,615,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,615,785.06/453,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,772.85

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