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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,151.41, 629,477.82 and 252,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,151.41, 629,477.82 and 252,197.04 is: 348,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,151.41 : 629,477.82 = 252,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,151.41/629,477.82 = 252,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,151.41x = 629,477.82 × 252,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,151.41x = 158,752,442,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,752,442,949.65/456,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,025.76

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