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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,984.24, 626,492.16 and 252,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,984.24, 626,492.16 and 252,780.24 is: 348,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,984.24 : 626,492.16 = 252,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,984.24/626,492.16 = 252,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,984.24x = 626,492.16 × 252,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,984.24x = 158,364,838,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,364,838,562.92/453,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,833.34

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