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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,929, 626,441.46 and 252,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,929, 626,441.46 and 252,725 is: 348,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,929 : 626,441.46 = 252,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,929/626,441.46 = 252,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,929x = 626,441.46 × 252,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,929x = 158,317,417,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,317,417,978.50/453,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,771.32

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