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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,768.32, 626,194.08 and 252,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,768.32, 626,194.08 and 252,564.32 is: 348,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,768.32 : 626,194.08 = 252,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,768.32/626,194.08 = 252,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,768.32x = 626,194.08 × 252,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,768.32x = 158,154,282,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,154,282,003.23/453,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,535.31

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