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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,955.76, 629,251.53 and 252,002.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,955.76, 629,251.53 and 252,002.29 is: 347,781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,955.76 : 629,251.53 = 252,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,955.76/629,251.53 = 252,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,955.76x = 629,251.53 × 252,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,955.76x = 158,572,826,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,572,826,546.00/455,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,781.17

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