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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,160.38, 629,490.24 and 252,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,160.38, 629,490.24 and 252,206.04 is: 348,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,160.38 : 629,490.24 = 252,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,160.38/629,490.24 = 252,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,160.38x = 629,490.24 × 252,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,160.38x = 158,761,240,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,761,240,649.05/456,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,038.21

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