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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,169.92, 629,504.74 and 252,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,169.92, 629,504.74 and 252,229.44 is: 348,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,169.92 : 629,504.74 = 252,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,169.92/629,504.74 = 252,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,169.92x = 629,504.74 × 252,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,169.92x = 158,779,628,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,779,628,047.55/456,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,071.24

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