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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,774.24, 626,208.24 and 252,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,774.24, 626,208.24 and 252,617.76 is: 348,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,774.24 : 626,208.24 = 252,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,774.24/626,208.24 = 252,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,774.24x = 626,208.24 × 252,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,774.24x = 158,191,322,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,191,322,882.34/453,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,612.39

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