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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,708, 626,117.04 and 252,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,708, 626,117.04 and 252,551.52 is: 348,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,708 : 626,117.04 = 252,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,708/626,117.04 = 252,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,708x = 626,117.04 × 252,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,708x = 158,126,810,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,126,810,149.90/453,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,521.10

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