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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,156.87, 629,441.53 and 252,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,156.87, 629,441.53 and 252,180.24 is: 347,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,156.87 : 629,441.53 = 252,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,156.87/629,441.53 = 252,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,156.87x = 629,441.53 × 252,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,156.87x = 158,732,714,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,732,714,529.03/456,156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,978.35

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