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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,742.92, 626,154.58 and 252,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,742.92, 626,154.58 and 252,534.60 is: 348,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,742.92 : 626,154.58 = 252,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,742.92/626,154.58 = 252,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,742.92x = 626,154.58 × 252,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,742.92x = 158,125,696,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,125,696,398.47/453,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,491.82

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