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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,022.04, 626,569.78 and 252,818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,022.04, 626,569.78 and 252,818.04 is: 348,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,022.04 : 626,569.78 = 252,818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,022.04/626,569.78 = 252,818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,022.04x = 626,569.78 × 252,818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,022.04x = 158,408,143,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,408,143,702.83/454,022.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,899.68

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