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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,149.42, 629,460.78 and 252,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,149.42, 629,460.78 and 252,188.46 is: 348,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,149.42 : 629,460.78 = 252,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,149.42/629,460.78 = 252,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,149.42x = 629,460.78 × 252,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,149.42x = 158,742,744,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,742,744,738.60/456,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,006.02

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