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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,175.72, 629,496.93 and 252,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,175.72, 629,496.93 and 252,214.75 is: 348,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,175.72 : 629,496.93 = 252,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,175.72/629,496.93 = 252,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,175.72x = 629,496.93 × 252,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,175.72x = 158,768,410,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,768,410,825.72/456,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,042.22

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