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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,167.88, 629,486.28 and 252,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,167.88, 629,486.28 and 252,207 is: 348,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,167.88 : 629,486.28 = 252,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,167.88/629,486.28 = 252,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,167.88x = 629,486.28 × 252,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,167.88x = 158,760,846,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,760,846,219.96/456,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,031.62

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