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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,023.04, 626,571.16 and 252,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,023.04, 626,571.16 and 252,819.04 is: 348,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,023.04 : 626,571.16 = 252,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,023.04/626,571.16 = 252,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,023.04x = 626,571.16 × 252,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,023.04x = 158,409,119,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409,119,162.89/454,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,901.06

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