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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,966, 626,477.44 and 252,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,966, 626,477.44 and 252,766.32 is: 348,819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,966 : 626,477.44 = 252,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,966/626,477.44 = 252,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,966x = 626,477.44 × 252,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,966x = 158,352,397,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,352,397,071.82/453,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,819.95

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