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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,637.98, 626,044.95 and 252,438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,637.98, 626,044.95 and 252,438.30 is: 348,378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,637.98 : 626,044.95 = 252,438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,637.98/626,044.95 = 252,438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,637.98x = 626,044.95 × 252,438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,637.98x = 158,037,722,901.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,037,722,901.59/453,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,378.51

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