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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,955.63, 629,251.34 and 252,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,955.63, 629,251.34 and 252,002.16 is: 347,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,955.63 : 629,251.34 = 252,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,955.63/629,251.34 = 252,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,955.63x = 629,251.34 × 252,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,955.63x = 158,572,695,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,572,695,723.13/455,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,780.98

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