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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,727.50, 626,143.98 and 252,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,727.50, 626,143.98 and 252,571.02 is: 348,548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,727.50 : 626,143.98 = 252,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,727.50/626,143.98 = 252,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,727.50x = 626,143.98 × 252,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,727.50x = 158,145,823,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,145,823,695.46/453,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,548.02

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