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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,106, 626,685.72 and 252,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,106, 626,685.72 and 252,902 is: 349,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,106 : 626,685.72 = 252,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,106/626,685.72 = 252,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,106x = 626,685.72 × 252,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,106x = 158,490,071,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,490,071,959.44/454,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,015.59

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