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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,169.50, 629,486.97 and 252,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,169.50, 629,486.97 and 252,204.42 is: 348,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,169.50 : 629,486.97 = 252,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,169.50/629,486.97 = 252,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,169.50x = 629,486.97 × 252,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,169.50x = 158,759,396,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,759,396,166.41/456,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,027.21

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