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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,180.56, 629,503.84 and 252,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,180.56, 629,503.84 and 252,219.56 is: 348,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,180.56 : 629,503.84 = 252,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,180.56/629,503.84 = 252,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,180.56x = 629,503.84 × 252,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,180.56x = 158,773,181,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,773,181,543.11/456,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,048.99

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