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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,996.93, 629,264.07 and 252,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,996.93, 629,264.07 and 252,033.66 is: 347,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,996.93 : 629,264.07 = 252,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,996.93/629,264.07 = 252,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,996.93x = 629,264.07 × 252,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,996.93x = 158,595,726,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,595,726,668.60/455,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,799.99

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