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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,470.42, 625,789.78 and 252,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,470.42, 625,789.78 and 252,266.42 is: 348,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,470.42 : 625,789.78 = 252,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,470.42/625,789.78 = 252,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,470.42x = 625,789.78 × 252,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,470.42x = 157,865,747,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,865,747,473.19/453,470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,127.99

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